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How prevalent are prescription drugs with seniors?
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Although people 65 years of age and older comprise only 13 percent of the population, they account for almost one-third of all medications prescribed in the United States. It is estimated that substance abuse occurs in 17 percent of the elderly population, however, it can go unnoticed because the signs may seem like aging.