Ohio’s seniors face a higher rate of opioid prescription availability, leading to increased misuse
Deaths from opioid overdoses among seniors in Ohio have been climbing steadily, particularly due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl
From 2009 to 2020, the number of Ohio seniors (aged 55+) seeking addiction treatment rose by 53%, from 109,412 to 167,200
Seniors now make up 12% of all people admitted for substance use treatment in Ohio
Opioid addiction impacts 1.4% of Ohio’s population, with the state having a higher prescription rate (47.9 opioid prescriptions per 100 people) than the national average
In Ohio, misuse of prescription drugs like opioids and sedatives is a growing issue among seniors, fueled by easier access to medications
Seniors (aged 65+) accounted for 213 overdose deaths in 2021, up from 153 in 2019
Seniors with mental health conditions like depression or anxiety are at increased risk for substance use disorders
Older adults metabolize alcohol and drugs more slowly, leading to a higher risk of intoxication and dependency
In Ohio, seniors aged 65+ saw an increase in drug overdose deaths, contributing to 213 deaths in 2021
Ohio’s seniors face a higher rate of opioid prescription availability, leading to increased misuse
Deaths from opioid overdoses among seniors in Ohio have been climbing steadily, particularly due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl
From 2009 to 2020, the number of Ohio seniors (aged 55+) seeking addiction treatment rose by 53%, from 109,412 to 167,200
Seniors now make up 12% of all people admitted for substance use treatment in Ohio
Opioid addiction impacts 1.4% of Ohio’s population, with the state having a higher prescription rate (47.9 opioid prescriptions per 100 people) than the national average
In Ohio, misuse of prescription drugs like opioids and sedatives is a growing issue among seniors, fueled by easier access to medications
Seniors (aged 65+) accounted for 213 overdose deaths in 2021, up from 153 in 2019
Seniors with mental health conditions like depression or anxiety are at increased risk for substance use disorders
Older adults metabolize alcohol and drugs more slowly, leading to a higher risk of intoxication and dependency
In Ohio, seniors aged 65+ saw an increase in drug overdose deaths, contributing to 213 deaths in 2021
Ohio’s seniors face a higher rate of opioid prescription availability, leading to increased misuse
Deaths from opioid overdoses among seniors in Ohio have been climbing steadily, particularly due to synthetic opioids like fentanyl
