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Substance Abuse & Addiction Risk Factors for Older Americans
When older Americans use drugs it’s often for the same reasons that teenagers do: to cope, out of curiosity, and from a lack of passions. Feelings of mortality, boredom and loneliness are common precursors.
Jim LaPierre · 7/3/2015
7 Characteristics of Effective Addiction Treatment for Older Adults and Seniors
It's a given that older adults and seniors do better in treatment programs with peers of a similar age, but what else do you need to look for to find a great addiction treatment program that's going to work well for an older adult or a senior?
John Lee · 7/30/2012
Late-Onset Alcoholism – Alcohol Rehab for Older Adult
Late-onset drinking: The causes and consequences, the differences between late-onset and early-onset drinking and the unique treatment needs of older alcoholics.
John Lee ·