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Elders and Substance Use Disorders
Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
SUD facts
Substance use in older adults
The rising concern of SUD in elders
Cultural considerations: historical link to SUD’s
Commonly Abused Substances
Alcohol
Prescription Medication and Opioids
Marijuana
The Dangers of Substance Abuse
Physical health
Mental health and co-occurring disorders
Cultural considerations: ceremonial substance use
Treatment for SUD
Methods and medication
Treatment challenges for elders
How you can support an elder with an SUD
Cultural considerations: a different approach to treatment
Course Conclusion
Course Evaluation
Elders and Substance Use Disorders Quiz
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  1. Elders and Substance Use Disorders
  2. Course Conclusion
  3. Resource links
  • Medications for Substance Use Disorders
  • Mental Health and Substance Use Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Native American SUD 10 Peer Best Practices
  • Older Adults and Substance Use Disorder
  • Partnering with Native Communities to Develop a Culturally Grounded Intervention for Substance Use Disorder
  • Prescription drug abuse
  • Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
  • Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Disorders
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: A Growing Threat
  • Substance Use in Older Adults
  • What Can a Recovery Model for Alaska Natives Teach Us about Substance Use and Older Adults?
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