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Article: Alcohol use among older adults.(Clinical report)

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October 1, 2006
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ALCOHOL USE AMONG OLDER ADULTS is associated with two prominent myths. The first myth is that alcohol use in this population is an infrequent problem. The second is that, when an older adult is diagnosed with an alcohol problem, treatment success is limited. A significant amount of research data has dispelled both of those myths. In terms of use, alcohol abuse among older adults is one of the fastest growing health problems facing this country (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA], 1998). In terms of treatment, even a one-time brief encounter of 15 min or less can reduce nondependent problem drinking by more than 20% (SAMHSA). In this article, ...

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