Training Title:
Retired ~ Addiction and the Elderly

Clock Hours: 1

Objectives:
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

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