older adults

Substance Misuse in Older People: an Information Guide

Book
This guide, published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, provides an in depth account of treatment of substance misuse among older adults. Contents Part 1 Initial assessment of substance misuse in older people Psychosocial interventions...

Substance Use in Older Adults Resources

Website
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a growing issue in adults aged 65 and older in the United States. Older adults are more likely to take prescription medications and experience chronic health problems associated with aging, including chronic...

Substance use Among Older Adults- SSA Factsheet

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
This factsheet reviews the special problems relating to the detection and treatment of older people with a history of substance misuse and those who are still using substances. The fact sheet includes a selection of case studies, example...

Problematic Substance Use in Later Life

Video and audio recordings
This presentation covered the results of a systematic literature review that sought to assess the existing evidence for interventions with people experiencing problematic substance use in later life. Both Dr Hafford-Letchfield and Ms...

Tobacco Use among Older Adults in Egypt

Scientific article
Tobacco use is the primary risk factor common to the four main groups of non-communicable diseases— cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes (NCD Alliance). Figures gathered from the Egypt Global Adult Tobacco...

SUAB Annual International Conference - Older Adults’ Substance Use: An International Perspective

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Manchester
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United Kingdom

The Substance Use and Associated Behaviours (SUAB) research centre at Manchester Metropolitan University is delighted to present the SUAB 2020 International Conference Older Adults’ Substance Use: An International Perspective

This one-day conference will take place on April 1st, 2020, from 9am, at Innside Hotel Manchester. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Alcohol and Older People

Book
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The Swedish Society of Medicine, the Swedish Society of Nursing and IOGT-NTO have come together to produce a report on the elderly’s increased sensitivity to the effects of alcohol which, may increase the risk of disease and accidents, even at relatively low consumption levels.