Ten-Fold Increase Seen In Illicit Drug Use In 50- To 64-Year-Olds In England Since 1993
Saturday, Feb. 9th 2013 4:12 PM
Until now, illicit drug use has not been common in older people. However, it is likely to become more common as generations that use drugs more frequently reach an older age.
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