Fentanyl overdoses among seniors surge 9,000% — A hidden crisis few saw coming
Ana Maria Rus
Fentanyl-stimulant overdoses among Americans over 65 have surged 9,000%, mirroring trends in younger adults. Researchers say prevention and harm reduction must now urgently include older patients. Credit: Shutterstock Fatal overdoses among adults 65 and older involving fentanyl mixed with stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamines have risen dramatically, climbing 9,000% in the past eight years. The rate now mirrors that seen in younger adults, according to findings presented at the
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