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Tue March 12, 2013
The Silver Boom: More Seniors Seek Treatment, But Fewer Options
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Kristin Gourlay
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Credit US Dept. of Health and Human Services / Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
More seniors are seeking substance abuse treatment, but treatment options for seniors are declining.
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