HS210 Aging and Addiction
This course covers drug and alcohol addiction among older adults, including prescription and other drugs, and alcohol, used either alone or in combination. As tolerance to the effects of alcohol and other drugs decline, aging adults have higher risk factors. Addresses issues specific to aging, including late onset addiction, effects of use on performance of activities of daily living, treatment issues, and cooccurring disorders such as depression or other chronic illnesses. A multicultural perspective is explored, including the role of social class and gender issues.
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Offered as needed