Carol Colleran

Helping Older Adults Overcome Alcohol or Medication Dependence - A Hazelden Guidebook

The authors, both experts in the field of addiction treatment and intervention, provide a respectful, definitive guide for recognizing and addressing substance abuse among older adults.

Addiction among older adults is a hidden and hushed problem. Signs and symptoms of alcohol or medication abuse can easily be mistaken for conditions related to aging. Even when friends or family members recognize signs of addiction, they often discount the need for intervention or treatment. With an estimated three million older Americans struggling with alcohol and drug misuse and abuse, this guide is a much-needed resource. Key topics include understanding the relationship between aging and addiction, finding help for a loved one, and recognizing the treatment needs of older adults.

Key features and benefits include: authors who are widely recognized experts in the field of addiction, addressing one of the nation's most underestimated and undertreated health problems, and providing how-to-help information for family members and friends.