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 Objectives

After completing Module 4, you will be able to:

• Identify the risk factors for alcohol abuse.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of alcohol abuse.
• Understand the need for diagnostic criteria for alcohol problems.
• Determine the medical and psychological profile of stages/types of use.
• Understand screening and screening tools.
• Understand assessment and diagnosis methods.