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Thursday, January 17, 2008

Substance misuse among older adults: a neglected but treatable problem
Addiction (OnlineEarly Articles) 17 January 2008

Substance misuse is generally thought of as a problem of young people, but such problems have no age limits. . . . . . .

Older people with substance misuse problems should have access to appropriate and effective health-care services and they should be treated with dignity and sensitivity. Once identified, older adults' substance misuse problems can be treated effectively, and these individuals can recover and maintain an improved quality of life. To achieve this goal, health-care providers may need specific training to learn how to recognize and address these problems among older adults.

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