Lonely older adults more likely to use prescription drugs, study finds
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Lonely older adults more likely to use prescription drugs, study finds

A new study suggests that older adults who are lonely are twice as likely to use opioids for pain and 2 1/2 times more likely to use sedatives and anti-anxiety medications, potentially putting them at risk for drug dependency or other adverse health outcomes.