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| Course Info |
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Course Title:
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Substance Abuse Among the Elderly |
| Format: |
Web-based Training |
| Cost (US $): |
35.00 |
| Credit Types Offered: |
10 credits of CEU
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| Course Description: |
This course will introduce the student to what is known about these problems in older adults. Topics to be addressed will include the epidemiology of substance abuse in the elderly, early onset versus late onset problems, issues in screening and assessment, treatment issues and approaches and barriers to treating the older substance abuser. |
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Subject Area(s):
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Mental Health
Substance Abuse - Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs |
| Target Audience(s): |
Nurses
Pharmacists
Social Workers
Substance Abuse - Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs |
| Sponsor/Offerer: |
The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England |
| Starting Date: |
May 20, 2002 |
| Ending Date: |
June 24, 2002 |
Times/Days/
Freq/Length: |
2 hours per week |
| Special Notes: |
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| Contact Info |
| Contact Name: |
Monte Bryant, Program Administrator |
| Contact Phone: |
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| Contact Email: |
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Organization or
Course Website:
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| Registration Info |
| Course Number: |
OLED - 113 |
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Registration
Required:
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yes |
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Registration
Deadline:
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May 17, 2002 |
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