Elderly Addiction: Identification of and Interventions for Substance Misuse and Use Disorder in Older Adults
$45.00
This training examines substance misuse and use disorders among older adults, focusing on their unique challenges and vulnerabilities. It explores the biopsychosocial factors that contribute to substance use in this population and the impact of aging on substance metabolism and overall health. Participants will learn to identify symptoms, address stigma, and apply evidence-based interventions to support recovery. The course also highlights strategies for prevention and collaborative care in working with older adults.
Upon completion of this training, learners will be able to:
- Explain the distinctions between use, misuse, and substance use disorders in older adults.
- Identify biopsychosocial factors that contribute to substance misuse in the aging population.
- Recognize the impact of age-related changes on substance metabolism and health outcomes.
- Apply evidence-based approaches, such as CBT and motivational interviewing, to address substance use.
Social workers completing this course receive 3 General/Substance-Specific asynchronous continuing education credits.
For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of General Skill Building with a focus on Substance-Specific continuing education training.
Recording Date:04/08/2023
Course Format: Recorded Live Webinar with downloadable presentation slides and/or handouts, evaluation, and a required quiz. The learner is required to pass with a 70% or higher to achieve the CE certificate of completion. The learner is able to reset the test until a satisfactory score is achieved.
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Paul Hardy is a National Master Addictions Counselor (NMAC) with a Doctor of Ministry degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University. Dr. Paul has thirty years of experience in pastoral counseling, substance use work, trauma recovery, and anger management work.
Elderly Addiction: Identification of & Interventions for Substance Misuse & Use Disorder in Older Adults
Objective #1: Define the core concepts of Use, Misuse, and Dependence – Is there a difference?
- Distinctions of the Older Population
- Use, Misuse, Abuse – What are the differences?
- Examples of Use, Misuse, and Abuse
Objective #2: Critic the biopsychosocial elements of substance use in the elderly.
- Biopsychosocial Model
- Ageism
- Two Types of Elderly Substance Use
Objective #3: Determine the impact of drug use among older adults: physical and mental.
- Alcohol, benzos, and opiates
- Impact of drug use among older adults
- Age puts us more at risk?
Objective #4: Provide effective interventions in working with this population.
- Effective Interventions: Identification, Screening, & Assessment
- Motivational interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
- Seven Main Areas of Potential Psychological Vulnerability
Objective #5: Identify Legal and Ethical Issues.
- Privacy and Confidentiality
- Federal Law
- State Law
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