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At Any Age, It Does Matter: Substance Abuse and Older Adults (for Professionals)


Description

Presented on the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's Prevention Pathways Web site, this online course is for professionals working with older adults or in the substance abuse field. The course addresses the recognition and treatment of alcohol and medication misuse. Continuing education credits are available from the National Association of Social Workers and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.

This nine-module course addresses the following major topics:

  1. Overview of alcohol and prescription drug abuse in older adults
  2. Recognizing alcohol misuse and abuse in older adults
  3. Alcohol and aging
  4. Diagnosing alcohol problems in older adults
  5. Recognizing other forms of substance abuse
  6. Prevention and early intervention strategies
  7. Treatment
  8. Outcomes and cost issues in alcohol treatment for older adults
  9. Legal and ethical issues

Free registration is required to access this tool.
Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at:: https://www.pmrts.samhsa.gov/PrevCourses/TableofContents.aspx?cid=9

Developer

Center for Substance Abuse Prevention; Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S.)

Funding Sources

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (U.S.)


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Patient/Medication safety; Prevention and wellness


History

  • Release Date: 07/2002
  • Original Summary: 09/2006
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Last updated: November 14, 2012.