More Older Americans Will Need Substance Abuse Treatment by 2020 (Related Content)
Older Adults Needing Treatment for Substance Abuse in 2000/2001 and in 2020 (projected), by Age
Graphic: Bar chart: Older Adults Needing Treatment for Substance Abuse in 2000/2001
and in 2020 (projected), by Age.
This chart illustrates the increase in the number of adults, in
three different age groups (50-59, 60-69, and 70+), who will need
treatment for substance abuse. Current numbers in each age group
are presented for 2000/2001 and for 2020 (projected).
Source for the data: 2000/2001 National Household Survey on Drug
Abuse.
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