Prescription opioid and benzodiazepine misuse is associated with suicidal ideation in older adults

ConclusionsBoth past ‐year prescription opioid and benzodiazepine misuse are associated with past‐year suicidal ideation in US older adults. Clinicians encountering older adult patients at‐risk for or engaged in prescription medication misuse also should screen for suicidality.

Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - October 16, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Ty S. Schepis, Linda Simoni ‐Wastila, Sean Esteban McCabe Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research