During National Recovery Month, learn how a family medicine physician in rural Wisconsin is making a positive difference in patient lives through the use of Vivitrol.
While the focus on the prescription drug abuse epidemic is on younger adults, addressing the needs of older adults is also a key component of community response to the opioid epidemic. This presentation will provide an overview of the impact of the opioid epidemic on the older adult, information about identifying signs and symptoms of prescription misuse among older adults, and strategies for prevention.