Abstract
In this session, we will discuss substance use disorders among older adults. We will start with Dr. Radue covering the epidemiology, recognition, screening, and diagnosis of these disorders. She will describe the most current evidence-based recommendations for screening tools to identify substance use problems among older adults. Dr. Scharrer will then cover opioid use disorders treatment in older adults, including unique challenges of utilizing medication-assisted therapies (MAT) in this population and across living and care transitions. Dr. Tumba will provide an overview of alcohol use disorders within the geriatric population, specifically focusing on evidenced-based recommendations pertaining to withdrawal management, behavioral management, and long-term medication and non-medication treatment. Dr. Tumba will also discuss alcohol-related dementias, and the unique challenges presented by behavioral and psychological symptoms of these dementias, as well as provide management recommendation. We will finish with Dr. Bessey leading a discussion on what we have covered, with ample time for active questions and engagement from the audience
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