Seniors Health
Fentanyl overdoses with stimulants surge 9,000% among seniors
Reported by AI
Fatal overdoses involving fentanyl mixed with stimulants among adults aged 65 and older have increased by 9,000% over the past eight years, according to new research. This trend mirrors patterns in younger adults and highlights the opioid crisis's fourth wave affecting older populations. The findings, presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2025 annual meeting, urge better prevention and education for seniors.