New National Survey Reveals Spike spike in drug use among 55-59 year-olds, as baby boomers entered that age range.

Despite many positive trends, the most recent NSDUH also reveals some less encouraging data. The level of current illicit drug use among those aged 55 to 59 more than doubled, to 4.1 percent in 2007, confirming concerns that baby boomers have continued their higher levels of substance abuse as they age. A copy of the study is available for download Results from the 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health:National Findings or viewed on line.