Alcohol Abuse: Elderly Alcohol Use Disorders: Epidemiology, Screening, and Assessment Issues

Elderly Alcohol Use Disorders: Epidemiology, Screening, and Assessment Issues
Filed under: Alcohol Abuse

Elderly alcohol misuse is well documented and the rising numbers of elderly indicate that substance abuse and its treatment in this population is now a pressing public health concern.
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UF should observe National Alcohol Screening Day
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Today is National Alcohol Screening Day, and more than 600 colleges in the U.S. will be holding free alcohol screenings on their campuses to help students identify any problems they may have with alcohol abuse. It’s a fantastic idea; after all, nearly 2,000 Americans ages 18 to 24 die each year from alcohol-related injuries. The annual screenings are hosted by a nonprofit called Screening for …
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Avantcare Foundation 0,000 Veteran Alcohol Abuse Project Features Last Call Program's Sobrexa
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The Avantcare Foundation has announced Back To Life, a military veteran alcohol abuse assistance project. The unique direct-to-soldier program is designed to meet the needs of service members with drinking problems and empower them in the fight against alcohol and in restoring their lives. (PRWeb April 09, 2014) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/04/prweb11741728.htm
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Meeting on potential Denver park alcohol ban draws emotional crowd
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A community forum Wednesday night concerning a possible ban on alcohol in Washington Park quickly became a battle between neighborhood residents and park visitors.
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