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Buprenorphine use for opioid addiction rose 70% among adults 65+ from 2019 to 2023, though older adults remain underrepresented in overdose statistics.
A Maine Monitor analysis of Medicare data shows a 70% rise in buprenorphine treatment for opioid addiction among adults 65 and older from 2019 to 2023, indicating a growing but still small trend.
Healthcare providers report increasing numbers of older patients using fentanyl and other illicit opioids, often after transitioning from prescription drugs due to tighter regulations.
While older adults make up 23% of the population, they accounted for only 12% of nonfatal overdoses in 2023, leading state officials to prioritize younger populations, as opioid use disorder typically begins in adolescence.
Some providers see a shift in demographics, while others note no significant increase, highlighting inconsistent patterns and concerns about under-recognized challenges in treating older adults with addiction.
El uso de buprenorfina para la adicción a los opiáceos aumentó en un 70% entre los adultos mayores de 65 años de 2019 a 2023, aunque los adultos mayores siguen estando subrepresentados en las estadísticas de sobredosis.