Addiction and Recovery for Older Adults




Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery show

Summary: America's older generations are increasingly at risk of developing substance use disorders. Listen in as Brenda Iliff, executive director of the Hazelden Betty Ford treatment center in Naples, Florida, joins host William C. Moyers to discuss the growing prevalence of addiction among older adults. She describes how age-related issues can hasten problematic drinking or drug use and offers helpful advice about initiating a conversation if you're concerned that your loved one may need treatment.