Illicit drug use by Americans over 50 has dramatically increased, while illicit drug use among young people has declined, according to the latest survey on drug use by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The data was gleaned from 70,000 Americans who were surveyed about their “past month use” of a variety of drugs, including marijuana, heroin, cocaine and prescription drugs (used in “nonmedical” contexts).

The findings suggest a paradigm shift in older Americans’ views on drug use – and particularly of marijuana. Here are a few highlights from the study:

So guess it may finally be time to have a serious talk with Mom and Pops about drugs, booze and smoking.

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  • Teacher Gets Schooled Over 5th Amendment Warning (FindLaw’s Law and Daily Life)
  • Illegal Drug Use at Nearly 10 Year High (FindLaw’s Blotter)

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