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Aging Matters

Opioids & Addiction Trailer | Aging Matters | NPT

The painful story of addiction is the focus of the next edition of Aging Matters. Adults over age 50 are one of the fastest-growing groups for substance misuse and abuse. NPT Reports Aging Matters: Opioids & Addiction explores how older adults and their families deal with the medical, social and economic challenges of this public health threat.

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