Article ; Online: Prevention Strategies of Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults.
2021 Volume 38, Issue 1, Page(s) 169–179
Abstract: Older adults are increasingly engaging in unhealthy substance use. Owing to aging and comorbid medical conditions, older adults are at increased risk of adverse effects from alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use. Preventative measures, regular screening, ...
| Abstract | Older adults are increasingly engaging in unhealthy substance use. Owing to aging and comorbid medical conditions, older adults are at increased risk of adverse effects from alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use. Preventative measures, regular screening, and appropriate intervention can protect older adults from the negative outcomes of substance use and potentially improve their quality of life. This article reviews the latest trends of substance use in older adults, impact on health, and the best practice approaches for the clinical assessment of substance use disorders in this age group. |
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| MeSH term(s) | Aged ; Aging ; Humans ; Mass Screening ; Quality of Life ; Substance-Related Disorders/epidemiology ; Substance-Related Disorders/prevention & control | |||||
| Language | English | |||||
| Publishing date | 2021-07-29 | |||||
| Publishing country | United States | |||||
| Document type | Journal Article ; Review | |||||
| ZDB-ID | 1064151-8 | |||||
| ISSN | 1879-8853 ; 0749-0690 | |||||
| ISSN (online) | 1879-8853 | |||||
| ISSN | 0749-0690 | |||||
| DOI | 10.1016/j.cger.2021.07.011 | |||||
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