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 defines levels of alcohol use and discusses risk and protective factors. It also describes signs and symptoms of alcohol problems. Criteria are included for diagnosing alcohol problems. The module also discusses screening and provides examples of screening tools. Assessments are also described, including special assessments for co-occurring disorders. Finally, the module discusses differential and dual diagnosis.