Target Audience(s): Physicians, Nurse Practitioners or other Advanced Practice Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Interprofessional Teams, Students, and Educators
Description: Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults is a growing problem not only in the United States but throughout the developed world. The Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, is turning 62-80 years old this year. This group is presenting with more Substance Use Disorders and need for substance use treatment now. The use of an artificial cut off age of 65 years as the definition of elderly or old is arbitrary, and this will be discussed. The course will look at the prevalence, screening and treatment of non-medical use of prescription drugs and illicit opioids, as well as use of tobacco, alcohol, stimulants and cocaine, marijuana, and non-opioid sedative hypnotic agents. There are interactive questions throughout the course to help digest and discuss the information presented.
Educational Objectives:
- Review the prevalence of substance use disorders in older people.
- Describe the signs and symptoms of substance use and misuse in older people.
- Identify psychopharmacological considerations in older adults.
- Assess effective psychosocial interventions for older adults with substance use disorders.
- Devise a comprehensive plan to treat substance use disorders in older people.
Supplemental SUD 101 Core Curriculum Course
This course is a supplemental offering within the SUD 101 Core Curriculum. These virtual presentations include knowledge checks and reflection questions. For more information about the SUD 101 Core Curriculum, please visit the SUD 101 homepage.
Course components:
- Interactive learning: 30-to-60-minute virtual presentation, with knowledge checks and reflection questions.
- Resources: Downloadable slide decks, resource links, references, and mentorship opportunities.
- Team-based takeaway guide: This tool provides important course takeaways from and for specific members of the team. It was designed to help the team learn from and about one another.
- Accredited CE credits: A certificate following completion of the course
- Choice of available CE Credit types: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit.
Completion:
- CE certificates: After completing each course, learners will receive a CE certificate.