SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN OLDER ADULTS, UPDATED 1ST ED.

Course overview

Substance abuse is a serious issue affecting millions of older Americans. Substance Abuse in Older Adults identifies the types of substances abused by older adults with a focus on alcohol and prescription drugs. This course addresses how to recognize the signs and symptoms of substance abuse in this segment of the population and discusses useful screening and assessment tools. Individual and group-based treatment approaches are discussed as well as online and community resources. Course Objectives ¿Describe the prevalence of substance abuse in older adults. ¿Explain the impact of substance abuse upon older adults. ¿Describe the screening and assessment processes to detect and diagnose substance abuse in older adults. ¿Identify the types of substance abuse treatment options for older adults.