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Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults*

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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.
Target Audience(s):
Interprofessional Teams, Nurses, PAs, Pharmacists, Students and Educators
Topic(s):
Co-Occurring Addiction / Psychiatric, Medications, Older Adults, Opioids, Pharmacology, Screening and Assessment, Screening and Brief Intervention, Substance Induced Disorders, SUD Core Curriculum, Supplemental ...
Presenter(s):
Louis Trevisan, MD and Roberto D. Sanchez, DO
Credit Available:
CE Credit(s): Yes
Designations: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™, AAPA Category 1 CME, Nursing Contact Hours, Pharmacy CE Credit, Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) Credit
Organizer(s):
American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry
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