ER Visits Involving Selected Illicit Drugs by Older Adults, by Age Group: 2008
Age Group
Cocaine
Heroin
Marijuana
Illicit Stimulants
Aged 50 to 64
63.8%
26.6%
18.0%
5.3%
Aged 65 to Older
48.3%
23.3%
28.6%
5.5%
Source: SAMHSA, Center for Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality (September 9, 2010). Figure 2. Emergency Department (ED) Visits Involving Selected Illicit Drugs by Adults Aged 50 or Older, by Age Group: 2008. The DAWN Report:Emergency Department Visits Involving Illicit Drug Use by Older Adults: 2008. Rockville, MD.