There is a rising prevalence of hazardous drinking among older adults, making them ripe for SBIRT-Plus programming.
Belonging to an older cohort decreased the probability of ever receiving treatment for a substance use disorder.
Fellows engage in policy work across a broad spectrum of fields, from elder abuse to community gardens to improving access to care for SUDs.
‘The interventions seem to have improved Mr. F’s chances to live a full life, despite his tragic experiences.’
The desire to be an Elder and pass on wisdom to the next generation could be a great motivator for maintaining sobriety.
Barriers facing older adults with opioid use disorder have only been exacerbated by the pandemic.
Sharing wisdom with younger patients is a big part of the equation.
Excess use of alcohol, use of tobacco and mind-altering drugs are poorly understood as health problems and highly stigmatized.
Generations Journal, vol. 44, no. 4 (Winter 2020-21)
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Generations Journal is the quarterly journal of the American Society on Aging. Each issue is devoted to bringing together the most useful and current knowledge about a specific topic in the field of aging, with emphasis on practice, research, and policy.
