CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Introduction

1. Overview
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

Supplements
Resources

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

Module Description

This module discusses why it’s important to recognize substance abuse problems in older adults. It describes problems involving alcohol and prescription drug use among older persons. It also explains some of the reasons more attention is not paid to this growing problem. The module includes a quiz on myths and realities regarding substance abuse among older adults.