• As recovering addicts age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues

  • Jan 12 2025
  • Length: 7 mins
  • Podcast

As recovering addicts age, many struggle to get care for long-term health issues

  • Summary

  • The graying of America is being reflected in the nation's drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop, millions of aging former drug users are living with long-term health challenges exacerbated by their previous substance use. We hear from a number of people in recovery about their experiences, and Ali Rogin speaks with Wall Street Journal health reporter Julie Wernau for more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
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