Substance Use Disorders in Late Life-SUD in Late Life Presentation

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In the webinar on substance use disorders in late life, hosted by the American Psychiatric Association, Drs. Roberto Sanchez and Ali Abbas Asghar Ali discuss the prevalence and impact of substance use disorders in older adults. They emphasize the importance of person-first language and reducing stigma. The speakers highlight the need for better screening and diagnosis in older adults as substance use disorders often go unrecognized. They discuss risk and protective factors and focus on alcohol use disorders in older adults, including increased alcohol consumption and associated risk factors. Recommendations for moderate alcohol use and screening tools like the CAGE questionnaire are provided. Pharmacologic treatments for alcohol withdrawal and maintenance treatment for alcohol use disorders are briefly discussed. The video covers medication options for alcohol and opioid use disorders, the role of psychosocial interventions, and challenges in providing care for older adults. Additionally, medications for tobacco and cannabis use disorders are addressed, along with risk factors for substance misuse in older adults. The webinar aims to raise awareness, promote evidence-based practices, and improve screening and treatment for older adults with substance use disorders. No credits were granted in the transcript.

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Keywords

substance use disorders

older adults

screening

diagnosis

alcohol use disorders

risk factors

protective factors

moderate alcohol use

CAGE questionnaire

pharmacologic treatments

psychosocial interventions

medications