Aging and Addiction: Helping Older Adults Overcome Alcohol or Medication Dependence-A Hazelden Guidebook

by Carol Colleran, Debra Jay

The authors, both experts in the field of addiction treatment and intervention, provide a respectful, definitive guide for recognizing and addressing substance abuse among older adults.

Addiction among older adults is a hidden and hushed problem. Signs and symptoms of alcohol or medication abuse can easily be mistaken for conditions related to aging. And even when friends or family members recognize signs of addiction, they often discount the need for intervention or treatment. With an estimated three million older Americans struggling with alcohol and drug misuse and abuse, Aging and Addiction is a much-needed resource.

The authors, both experts in the field of addiction treatment and intervention, provide a respectful, definitive guide for recognizing and addressing substance abuse among older adults. Key topics understanding the relationship between aging and addiction, finding help for a loved one, and recognizing the treatment needs of older adults.

232 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Jen]

A very thorough and detailed resource for family members needing a direction for their family member struggling with addiction.

[Victoria]

This is the only book I've across that addresses addiction in the aging population so I appreciate that it was well written. I found it very helpful.