Why Do You Think Older Adults Abuse Drugs & Alcohol?

Question by armywife: why do you think older adults abuse drugs & alcohol?
i’m doing a presentation for one of my classes & the topic is alcohol & drug abuse among older adults. i’ve decided to play a game similar to family feud, so i’m looking for answers… thanks:)

also if you can think of other questions with this same topic please let m know.

thanks in advance!!!

Best answer:

Answer by Patricia C
Because some of them know that their lives are never going to be any better than they are now, they have nothing to look forward to, and they are trying to kill the pain.

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