Question

Although drug abuse tends to decrease by age 25 and almost always by age 40, one type of substance use problem continues to be a significant issue as adults age. what is it?

Answer 1

One type of substance use problem that continues to be an issue is the misuse of prescription medications. There has been a drastic increase in the misuse of prescription drugs or medications. Roughly 48 millions of people have used prescription medications for non-medical related issues over their lifetime.