Savvy Senior

Submitted by Edgar on Tue, 08/29/2017 - 4:11pm
By Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m worried about my 72-year-old mother who has been taking the opioid medication Vicodin for her hip and back pain for more than a year. I fear she’s becoming addicted to the drug but I don’t know what to do.
Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned,
The opioid epidemic is a national problem that is hitting people of all ages, including millions of older Americans. Here’s what you should know and do to help your mother.
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