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Drug Addiction in the Elderly

May 9, 2012 by

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As the population is aging, and the use of prescription painkillers among our elders is increasing, we are seeing an increase in the rate of addiction and abuse in this population. In this show Dr. Gracer interviews Barbara Krantz, MD, a noted addiction specialist, about this problem. We review the various drugs involved and treatments.

Elders have some special risks and needs and it is very easy for problems to multiply, causing serious injury and even death. This show is important for anyone who is impacted by this addiction, either directly, or through a family member.

 

More about Dr. Krantz:   Barbara Krantz, MD, is Chief of Medical Services at Hanley Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, which provides age- and gender-specific treatment services designed to meet the unique needs of men, women, and older adults. She is board-certified in family practice and is American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)-certified in addiction

 

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About Richard Gracer

Richard I. Gracer, MD, is the founder of Gracer Behavioral Health Services, an innovative and comprehensive substance abuse program that stresses the reduction of cravings, and has been in medical practice since 1974. He is certified in Addiction Medicine and Family Practice, and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Pain Management. He edited Beating the Years, Beating Sports Injuries, and Beating Back Pain (Barron’s, 2003,2005, 2006), and wrote the popular “Ask the Doctor” column in the Lamorinda Sun for 10 years. He is the author of A New Prescription for Addiction.

Dr. Gracer is also the Host of A New Prescription for Health on WomensRadio. A New Prescription for Healthfeatures discussions with noted experts, both researchers and practitioners, on cutting edge, holistic, and comprehensive treatments for pain and addiction. Aimed at the educated person seeking more information, this series provides hard-to-get information and insights, including interviews with actual patients, on treatment of these difficult and pervasive problems.

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Comments

  1. Claire Power Murphy, FIBC says
    May 9, 2012 at 4:13 am

    Quotes are from the episode: “Prescription drug abuse is just ripping through sociiety”.
    When babies are being born addicted to drugs and being treated with morphine,
    what can we expect?
    As a senior citizen I totally concur that “drugging is not a necessary part of life.
    It’s totally possible to live free from pain and addiction. We need to get back to basics!!