Association between relationship quality and concurrent alcohol use and sedative-tranquilizer misuse in middle and later life.

Conclusion: Evidence suggests that older co-users may differ from those in midlife in terms of social risk factors. As the aging population increases, elucidating the potential mechanisms by which social factors impact concurrent alcohol use and sedative-tranquilizer medication misuse aid the development of targeted interventions and prevention programs in these groups. PMID: 32090595 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Aging and Mental Health - February 21, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Wilson TD, Barry KL, Maust DT, Blow FC Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research