TIP 26: Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

Sleep apnea, in particular, may be aggravated by the use of a benzodiazepine (Culebras, 1992). Insomnia has also been related to depression and anxiety, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, pain, urinary problems, prostate disease, pulmonary disease, hyperthyroidism, and endocrinopathies. ................
................