Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

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Submitted by Minnesota North... on May 24, 2022 - 11:00am CDT

Resource Type: 
Presentation

This presentation (1:35:00 minutes) given by Adel Mazanderani, Joseph Merrill, and Mary Davies discuss substance use disorders in older adults. By the end of the presentation, learners should be able to: (1) understand current national trends in alcohol and substance use disorders; (2) screen, assess, and consider pharmacologic treatment for patients with unhealthy alcohol use; and (3) assess and manage prescription opioids, including assessment and treatment of opioid use disorders. Presentation slides are available to download on the link.

Author(s): 
Adel Mazanderani
Joseph Merrill
Mary Davies
Collections: 
Age-Friendly Care and Education Collection
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