Which of the following is true about substance abuse?
A)In 2010,the percentage of individuals who engaged in binge drinking increased considerably in the middle and late adulthood years.
B)Substance abuse among older adults is an "invisible epidemic" in the United States.
C)The frequency of binge drinking (defined as four or more drinks for women and five or more drinks for men on one occasion in the past 30 days)was lowest among older adults.
D)Screening questionnaires are appropriate for eliminating substance abuse among for older adults.

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Substance abuse among older adults is considered an "invisible epidemic" in the United States because it often goes undetected and undiagnosed due to factors such as stigma, lack of awareness, and comorbidities. Binge drinking has been found to increase in individuals in their early adulthood, but decrease in midlife and older adulthood. Screening questionnaires are appropriate for identifying substance abuse among older adults but may not eliminate it entirely.

Which of the Following Is True About Substance Abuse