Quit worrying about the kids: boomer overdose deaths on the rise

"Dr. Males said potent prescription painkillers like the widely abused OxyContin may be contributing to overdose deaths among older Americans. Cocaine and methamphetamines also are factors, although many overdose victims had used more than one substance. Middle-aged Americans also have been involved in more crimes nationally, a trend that may have its roots in drug addiction." "More Middle-Age Americans Dying from Drug Overdose" Join Together