Description
Substance abuse in older adults is a hidden epidemic in the United States. Many factors come into play to render them at risk. Participants will learn how to identify at-risk older adults and what treatment protocols exist to help them.
Instructor
Joanna Frankel, MSW, LCSW-C is a graduate of Towson University with her Bachelor of both Psychology and Gerontology. Joanna obtained her MSW from the University of Maryland, School of Social Work with a clinical concentration and a focus in aging. Since then, Joanna has been working in the long-term care setting for over 20 years as a director and a consultant. Additionally, Joanna is passionate about supervising social work licensee candidates. Joanna is the Owner of Frankel Care Consulting, and her focus is to guide and educate professionals, individuals, and families through senior life transitions.
Agenda & Learning Objectives
AGENDA:
8:50 - 9:00 Log On
09:00 - 10:30
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How normal changes with age affect substance abuse
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Growing hidden national epidemic
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Definitions of substance abuse: alcohol, tobacco, cannabis
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Life changes caused by substance abuse
10:30 - 10:45 Break
10:45 - 12:15
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4 categories of symptoms: stimulant, hallucinogen, opioid
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Awareness of physical and mental health effects and what to watch out for.
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Protocols for treatment: screening, facilitating the screening process, treatments, education, providing screening results, group activity.
12:15 Questions & Adjournment
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Identify three risk factors for substance abuse in older adults.
- List three substances most commonly abused by older adults.
- Differentiate between five definitions of substance abuse.
- Discuss three treatment protocols for older adults.
Bibliography & References
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES
Kettaneh, Amani A. Substance Abuse among the Elderly Population: Overview and Management | Journal of Applied Rehabilitation Counseling, December 1, 2015
NIDA.gov
Oasas.ny.gov. 2017. Addiction Medicine: Elderly Alcohol and Sub. Abuse
Reardon, C. 2012.The changing face of older adult substance abuse. Social Work Today. 12, 1, pg. 8
SAMHSA. Chronic Substance Use and Cognitive Effects on the Brain: An Introduction. Summer 2016. 9, 1
SAMHSA.gov. Substance Abuse Among Older Adults
Wessell R., Edwards, C. Journal of Educational and Developmental Psychology. “Substance Use tobacco, alc, & treatment. May 2012
Target Audience
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
We welcome anyone interested in the topic!
Late Fees and Refunds
The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.
Late Fee: On September 5, 2024, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.
Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.** Cancellations must be received 24 hours in advance prior to the workshop to receive a refund or an account credit.
