Retiring: Prescription Drug Abuse Among Older Adults Is Harder to Detect

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Carol Waldman, 64, became addicted to Xanax, which was prescribed by a psychiatrist, and to pain pills for chronic back and knee problems.Symptoms of addiction are often confused with aging, and prosperous baby boomers with access to more doctors and money can hide abuse well.

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