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 research findings regarding outcomes of various interventions. It also discusses types of performance measures for evaluating treatment programs. In addition, the module reviews costs of alcohol treatment and costs of diseases related to substance abuse. It demonstrates the potential savings of prevention and treatment.