At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
• Recognize the impact of substance use disorders on the elderly
• Identify signs and symptoms indicating possible substance use disorder
• Identify the contributors to elderly substance use disorders and problematic gambling
• Recognize problematic gambling in the elderly
• Identify the specific needs of the elderly population to prevent or treat elderly addiction
Description:
The purpose of this course is to examine the prevalence of elderly substance use disorders. This is an often overlooked population by addiction professionals. The general goal of this course is to recognize the impact of addictions in the elderly. This will assist you in identifying the signs and symptoms as well as to make appropriate referrals for prevention and treatment. Keywords: Elderly, addiction, substance use, treatment
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Connecticut Certification Board, Inc.
Pennsylvania Certification Board
Florida Board of Psychology
California Board of Registered Nursing
California Association of DUI Treatment Programs (CADTP)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/20-22 (L)
Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc. 03/22-24 (AL).
