Survey shows opioid epidemic causing problems for people over 65
HUNTSVILLE, Ala – It’s being called one of the untold stories of the opioid epidemic. A new survey conducted from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) showed opioids are eroding the quality of life of older adults. Doctor Zaheer Kahn is a geriatrician. He said just like our skin, the rest of our organs, our kidneys, heart, brain, they all age. “At the age of 65, you have lost already about 30% of your normal function so when you take…
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