What medications are older people most likely to abuse? See the list.

What medications are older people most likely to abuse? See the list.

Most older adults take their medicines as prescribed, but in recent years there has been a rise in medication abuse among people 60+. Older adults who take prescription medications improperly have a higher risk of accidents, falls and injuries. Abusing certain types of medications can also lead to addiction .

See a list of the most commonly abused prescription medications.

Get tips on how to prevent prescription drug abuse.

The information on Prescription and Illicit Drug Use was provided by NIHSeniorHealth and developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at NIH.