Opioid addiction is becoming more common in seniors. Along with the most often prescribed medications such as blood thinners and beta blockers, there are also a huge number of prescriptions written for opioids such as hydrocodone, fentanyl, Oxycontin and Percocet, usually to relieve chronic pain. Narcotic sleeping aids, anti-anxiety medication and painkillers are medications which […]

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