To stay healthy as you age, here are some things to keep in mind when using substances like alcohol, cannabis, opioids and medications.
Age-related changes can make you more sensitive to the effects of substances.
Using more than one substance at a time can cause harmful side effects.
Some substances are stronger than they used to be.
Talk to your health care providers about all the substances you use.
Age-related changes can make you more sensitive to the effects of substances.
Using more than one substance at a time can cause harmful side effects.
Some substances are stronger than they used to be.
Talk to your health care providers about all the substances you use.
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