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flag Fentanyl deaths in adults 65+ rose 9,000% from 2015 to 2023, driven by fentanyl-stimulant combos.

flag Fentanyl-related deaths among adults 65 and older have surged 9,000% from 2015 to 2023, with fentanyl-stimulant combinations now responsible for nearly half of such deaths, according to CDC data analyzed in a study presented at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2025. flag The rise, driven by cocaine and methamphetamine use, reflects a growing impact of the fourth wave of the opioid epidemic on older adults, despite their slower drug metabolism and higher rates of chronic conditions. flag Researchers stress the need for healthcare providers to screen for polysubstance use, reduce opioid prescriptions, offer non-opioid alternatives, and expand harm-reduction efforts like naloxone access and simplified medication routines for this vulnerable group.

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