The opioid crisis has significantly extended into older populations, with 2 million individuals aged 65+ struggling with addiction, primarily to alcohol and prescription drugs.
Overdose can lead to immediate neurological damage and long-term cognitive impairments. These consequences are often underrecognized compared to traditional brain injuries.
Despite surviving overdoses, many adults over 65 refuse treatment options such as medication-assisted treatment (MAT), perpetuating a cycle of addiction and health decline.
Surviving an overdose sometimes leads to a critical moment of change, prompting individuals to seek treatment for opioid use disorder, but it often represents a lost opportunity.
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