FOX NEWS: Lonely older adults more likely to use prescription drugs, study finds

Lonely older adults more likely to use prescription drugs, study finds



A new study suggests that older adults who are lonely are twice as likely to use opioids for pain and 2 1/2 times more likely to use sedatives and anti-anxiety medications, potentially putting them at risk for drug dependency or other adverse health outcomes.

via FOX NEWS https://foxnews.com/health/lonely-older-adults-more-likely-prescription-drugs-study