older adults

Substance Misuse in Older People: an Information Guide

Book

This guide, published by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, provides an in depth account of treatment of substance misuse among older adults. Contents Part 1 Initial assessment of substance misuse in older people Psychosocial interventions...

Substance Use in Older Adults Resources

Website

Substance use disorder (SUD) is a growing issue in adults aged 65 and older in the United States. Older adults are more likely to take prescription medications and experience chronic health problems associated with aging, including chronic...

Substance use Among Older Adults- SSA Factsheet

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster

This factsheet reviews the special problems relating to the detection and treatment of older people with a history of substance misuse and those who are still using substances. The fact sheet includes a selection of case studies, example...

Problematic Substance Use in Later Life

Video and audio recordings

This presentation covered the results of a systematic literature review that sought to assess the existing evidence for interventions with people experiencing problematic substance use in later life. Both Dr Hafford-Letchfield and Ms...

Tobacco Use among Older Adults in Egypt

Scientific article

Tobacco use is the primary risk factor common to the four main groups of non-communicable diseases— cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic lung disease and diabetes (NCD Alliance). Figures gathered from the Egypt Global Adult Tobacco...

Reducing Alcohol Harm During Self-Isolation Needs a Measured Approach

Book

20 May 2020

During this pandemic, people have been forced to adjust their lifestyles in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Lockdowns and restrictions have been imposed in most countries, which has led to pubs, restaurants and bars being shut down...

CfA: Civil Society Participation in INCB Thematic Hearing on "The Use of Drugs Among Older Persons"

News

The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) will host the third civil society hearing for the INCB board members on the margins of this years INCB board meeting. The hearing will be on the topic of "The Use of Drugs Among Older Persons...

SUAB Annual International Conference - Older Adults’ Substance Use: An International Perspective

1 April 2020

Manchester

United Kingdom

The Substance Use and Associated Behaviours (SUAB) research centre at Manchester Metropolitan University is delighted to present the SUAB 2020 International Conference Older Adults’ Substance Use: An International Perspective

This one-day conference will take place on April 1st, 2020, from 9am, at Innside Hotel Manchester. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Health Promotion Through The Life Course

22 May 2019

Geneva

Switzerland

Promoting health through the life course means to invest in prevention and to provide treatment and care services whenever and for whoever necessary.

This WHA72 side event explores the realities of adolescence and youth as well as older age in relation to noncommunicable diseases risk factors.

Alcohol and Older People

Book

1 March 2019

The Swedish Society of Medicine, the Swedish Society of Nursing and IOGT-NTO have come together to produce a report on the elderly’s increased sensitivity to the effects of alcohol which, may increase the risk of disease and accidents, even at relatively low consumption levels.