The graying of America is being reflected in the nation's drug crisis. Even as overdose deaths drop,

millions of aging former drug users are living with long-term health challenges exacerbated by their

previous substance use. Allie Rogan has our report. A generation of addicts who grew up during

the 1960s and 70s is aging.

And whether they have gotten clean or are continuing to use, many are living with compromised health.

More than 2 million Americans over the age of 65 have substance use disorders.

That's more than a tenfold increase in a decade.

And today, many are seeking support from a health care system grappling with the unique needs of this population for the first time.

We spoke with a number of people in recovery about the health challenges they have faced while getting older,

which they say are related to their years of substance abuse.

Hi, my name is Shelley Dutch, and I'm 70 years old.

I'm Mick Heitke. I'm 58 years old.

My name is Kim Hurd. I am 62 years old.

My name is Jerry Sessinger. I'm 72 years old.

My name is Mark Knox. I'll be 62 years old this year.

I do have liver issues from alcohol abuse.

I've got hepatitis C, which is probably a direct use of my Indian drug use.

I had issues with irregular heartbeats and arrhythmias, poor nutrition and, you know, fatigue and

digestive issues, headaches were all part of it, nosebleeds.

Because of my drug use, I went in, I had lost 40 pounds and was malnutrition and had neuropathy in my toes.

And that has gotten better.

Right now, my eyes are getting blurry, all that.

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