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 barriers to recognizing and treating alcohol and drug problems and ways to treat such problems. It includes guidelines for treating older adults, terminating treatment, and staffing treatment programs. The module also addresses special issues such as prescription drug misuse and abuse and heavy drinking.