Alcohol Abuse And Misuse Among The Elderly
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Alcohol Abuse And Misuse Among The Elderly
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language : en
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Release Date : 1992
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Alcohol Abuse And Misuse Among The Elderly
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care
language : en
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Release Date : 1992
Alcohol Abuse And Misuse Among The Elderly written by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging. Subcommittee on Health and Long-Term Care and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Older people categories.
Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
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language : en
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Release Date : 1998
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Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
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Release Date : 1998
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS: Researchers are only beginning to realize the pervasiveness of substance abuse among people age 60 and older. Until relatively recently, alcohol and perscription drug misuse, which affects as many as 17 percent of older adults, was not discussed in either the substance abuse or the gerontological literature. The reasons for this silence are varied: Health care providers tend to overlook substance abuse and misuse among older people, mistaking the symptoms for those of dementia, depression, or other problems common to older adults. In addition, older adults are more likely to hide their substance abuse and less likely to seek professional help. Many relatives of older individuals with substance use disorders, particularly their adult children, are ashamed of the problem and choose not to address it. The result is thousands of older adults who need treatment and do not receive it. This TIP brings together the literature on substance abuse and gerontology to recommend best practices for identifying, screening, assessing, and treating alcohol and prescription drug abuse among people age 60 or older. The Consensus Panel, whose members include researchers, clinicians, treatment providers, and program directors, supplements this research base with its considerable experience treating and studying substance abuse among older adults. Because so much of older people's substance abuse is never identified, this TIP is aimed not only at substance abuse treatment providers but also at primary care clinicians, social workers, senior center staff, and anyone else who has regular contact with older adults. The TIP aims to advance the understanding of the relationships between aging and substance abuse and to provide practical recommendations for incorporating that understanding into practice. Those based on research evidence are marked (1), whereas those based on Panel members' clinical experience are marked (2). Citations for the former can be found in the body of the text. ALCOHOL ABUSE: Physiological changes, as well as changes in the kinds of responsibilities and activities pursued by older adults, make established criteria for classifying alcohol problems often inadequate for this population. One widely used model for understanding alcohol problems is the medical diagnostic model as defined in the American Psychiatric Association's "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders," Fourth Edition (DSM-IV). The DSM-IV criteria for substance dependence (see Figure 2-2, p. 17) include some that do not apply to many older adults and may lead to underidentification of drinking problems. Diagnostic criteria for alcohol dependence are subsumed within the DSM-IV's general criteria for substance dependence. Dependence is defined as a "maladaptive pattern of substance use, leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, as manifested by three (or more) of the following, occurring at any time in the same 12-month period" (American Psychiatric Association, 1994, p. 181). THE PANEL RECOMMENDS THAT CLINICIANS CONSIDER THAT THE DSM-IV CRITERIA FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE TO DIAGNOSE OLDER ADULTS WITH ALCOHOL PROBLEMS. (2) See Figure 2-3 (p. 18) for an outline of special considerations. Some experts use the model of at-risk, heavy, and problem drinking in place of the DSM-IV model of alcohol abuse and dependence because it allows for more flexibility in characterizing drinking patterns. In this classification scheme, an at-risk drinker is one whose patterns of alcohol use, although not yet causing problems, may bring about adverse consequences, either to the drinker or to others. As their names imply, the terms "heavy" and "problem" drinking signify more hazardous levels of consumption. Although the distinction between the terms "heavy" and "problem" is meaningful to alcohol treatment specialists interested in differentiating severity of problems among younger alcohol abusers, it is less relevant to older adults. TO DIFFERENTIATE OLDER DRINKERS, THE PANEL RECOMMENDS USING THE TERMS "at-risk" AND "problem" DRINKERS ONLY. (2) In the two-stage conceptualization recommended by the Panel, the "problem drinker" category includes those who would otherwise fall into the "heavy" and "problem" classifications in the more traditional model as well as those who meet the DSM-IV criteria for abuse and dependence. THE CONSENSUS PANEL RECOMMENDS THAT OLDER MEN CONSUME NO MORE THAN ONE DRINK PER DAY (1), A MAXIMUM OF TWO DRINKS ON ANY DRINKING OCCASION (E.G., NEW YEAR'S EVE, WEDDINGS). (1) THE PANEL RECOMMENDS SOMEWHAT LOWER LIMITS FOR WOMEN. (1) ABUSE OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS: People 65 and older consume more prescribed and over-the-counter medications than any other age group in the United States. Prescription drug misuse and abuse is prevalent among older adults not only because more drugs are prescribed to them but also because, as with alcohol, aging makes the ...
Older Adults Misuse Of Alcohol Medicines And Other Drugs
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Author : Anne Marie Gurnack
language : en
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
Release Date : 1997
Older Adults Misuse Of Alcohol Medicines And Other Drugs written by Anne Marie Gurnack and has been published by Springer Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Medical categories.
This volume presents the latest thinking and research findings on alcohol and drug misuse in later life. Anne Gurnack has assembled an internationally known multidisciplinary team of experts to review this underserved population. Part I reviews the epidemiology and assessment of problem drinking. It includes a useful review of medical manifestations of alcoholism, techniques on how to detect early versus late onset of alcoholism, and treatment alternatives for alcohol abusers. Part II focuses on prescriptive and illicit drug abuse. The topics include misuse of prescription drugs, interactions between alcohol and drugs, and drug misuse in nursing homes. This volume addresses professionals in nursing, social works, long-term care and geriatric education.
Retirement And The Hidden Epidemic
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Author : Peter Bamberger
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2014
Retirement And The Hidden Epidemic written by Peter Bamberger and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Business & Economics categories.
Retirement and the Hidden Epidemic provides a comprehensive overview of America's "hidden epidemic" -- older adult substance abuse. Highlighting findings from their research, the authors provide a user-friendly analysis of the myriad factors contributing to the precipitation and exacerbation of substance problems among older adults and of evidence-based prevention and treatment strategies.
Alcohol And Aging
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Author : Alexis Kuerbis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-01-24
Alcohol And Aging written by Alexis Kuerbis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-24 with Medical categories.
This book provides a current perspective on alcohol and aging to better understand the trends, costs, benefits, and clinical and community evidenced-based strategies. This book embraces not only the physical, cognitive, psychological, and social health benefits of moderate drinking in the elderly, it also delves into the risks of excessive drinking, including physical and psychiatric morbidity, neurodegeneration, medication complications, and accidents and injuries, and loss of independence. Written by experts in the field, this book is the only current text that includes the most current scientific, research, empirical, and practice information alongside a comprehensive review of the status of the field that will help guide alcohol use management and stimulate future research. Alcohol and Aging is the ultimate resource for all researchers, educators, clinicians, and professionals working with older adults who drink.
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Among The Elderly 1976
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Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Subcommittee on Aging
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1976
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Among The Elderly 1976 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Labor and Public Welfare. Subcommittee on Aging and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Aged categories.
Elderly Alcoholism Drug Misuse And Mental Health
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
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Addiction In The Older Patient
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Author : Dr Maria Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-08-02
Addiction In The Older Patient written by Dr Maria Sullivan and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-02 with Medical categories.
This text focuses on the under-recognized and undertreated problem of addiction in later life. The widespread lack of clinical knowledge about this patient population can be traced to several sources: the systematic exclusion of older individuals from clinical trials; their reluctance to seek medical help owing to stigma and shame; the fact that additive disorders may be disguised by concurrent medical conditions; a lack of screening instruments tailored to an older population; and the low sensitivity of standard diagnostic criteria for detecting addiction in middle-aged and elderly adults who do not display the occupational and legal "red flags" seen in younger individuals. This volume provides the reader with a clear sense of the surprisingly high prevalence of alcohol and substance use disorders in older adults. For each of the major classes of addictive substances, both prescribed and illicit, this book highlights the key clinical issues that can complicate successful diagnosis. The authors describe strategies for initial engagement with the patient, including screening instruments, brief interventions which can be adapted to a primary care setting, emerging web-based and mobile technologies, and treatment strategies which are tailored to the age-appropriate needs of older adults, including older women - who have been found to be especially vulnerable to prescription drug misuse. With the aging of the baby boomers, a generation arriving in middle-age with greater exposure to alcohol and drugs than any previous cohort, the need for successful identification and effective treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders in later life has become a clinical imperative. Addiction in the Older Patient, whose editors bring more than 40 years of combined research and clinical experience in the field of addiction treatment, offers a comprehensive introduction to this underexplored and timely topic. This text synthesizes current clinical evidence to support the most effective strategies for discovering and treating addictive disorders in our older patients.