Contact Hours: 6

Instructor: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes

Based in part on Counselor Toolbox Episode 221 Tip 26 Addicitons and Gambling in Older Adults

Learner Objectives

• Describe the prevalence of substance abuse in older American adults.
• Describe the need for treatment of substance abuse disorders in older adults.
• Identify how the physical effects of normal aging can affect the way an older person responds to alcohol or other drugs.
• Identify older adult screening criteria for substance use disorders.
• Identify risk factors in older adults for substance abuse.
• List physical symptoms that can potentially signal the development of addiction.
• Describe delirium and dementia.
• List indications for inpatient substance detoxification.
• Describe brief interventions for substance abuse.
• Describe the FRAMES Approach.
• Explain the different types of treatment settings and their individual characteristics.
• Explain the different treatment approaches and their individual characteristics.
• Describe age specific staffing needs.
• Identify resources for older adults and treating substance abuse in older adults.