Preventing Opioid Misuse and Treating Opioid Use Disorders in Older Adults
December 2024
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Opioid misuse and use disorders among older adults are a growing public health problem that is often overlooked and undertreated. This brochure discusses age-appropriate Opioid Use Disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery approaches and provides key facts, considerations, program examples, and resources for older adults.