Perceptions of Substance Use with Older Adults (closed event for Morris County Department of Human Services, Division of Community & Behavioral Health Services)

Description: Stigma of substance use can impede appropriate and preventive care that is critical for older adults and their wellness. Biased perceptions of substance use can often dismiss health related impacts of substance use and impede prevention efforts with the aging community.

The presentation will explore how stigma of substance use with older adults underscores the lack of screening and tailored prevention. Content will further inform and educate on age-related challenges that increase substance misuse, medication adherence, and person-centered brief intervention approaches.

Starts: Apr. 16, 2024 5:00 pm

Ends: Apr. 16, 2024 5:45 pm

Timezone:

US/Eastern

Event Type

Face-to-Face Training

Hosted by

Northeast & Caribbean ATTC