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A case of late-onset crack dependence and subsequent psychosis in the elderly

Year: 1991

Type: article

Abstract: While rapidly spreading "crack" addiction is a major concern in our community, current research in this area is focused mainly on adolescents and young adults. We discuss a case of crack addiction developing for the first time in an elderly person and subsequent complications. We believe no such cases have been previously reported. We hope this will be helpful to practicing clinicians and stimulate research to understand cocaine and crack abuse patterns in the elderly.

Source: Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

DOI: 10.1016/0740-5472(91)90047-e

Authors: Draupathi E. Nambudiri, Robert C. Young

Institutions: Cornell University, Weill Cornell Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Youth, Drugs, and Violence

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,340