At the completion of this program, participants should be able to:
1. Recognize the impact of substance use disorders on the elderly
2. Identify signs and symptoms indicating possible substance use disorder
3. Identify the contributors to elderly substance use disorders and problematic gambling
4. Recognize problematic gambling in the elderly
5. Identify the specific needs of the elderly population to prevent or treat elderly addiction
Description:
The purpose of this course is to examine the prevalence of elderly substance use disorders. This is an often overlooked population by addiction professionals. The general goal of this course is to recognize the impact of addictions in the elderly. This will assist you in identifying the signs and symptoms as well as to make appropriate referrals for prevention and treatment. Key Words: Elderly, addiction, substance use, treatment
Approval Bodies:
Professional Development
American Psychological Association
Florida Dept. of Health (Board of Social Work, Marriage & Family, Mental Health Counseling)
NAADAC, National Association for Addiction Professionals
National Board for Certified Counselors
Florida Board of Nursing
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, Expiration 03/31/2010
California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Illinois Social Work Continuing Education
Association of Social Work Boards Approved Continuing Education (ACE)
Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners
CAADAC, California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors
CAADE - California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
Texas Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Marriage and Family Therapist
Massachusetts Marriage & Family Therapy 2009 / 2010
Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (C)
Ohio Board of Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board, 04/2010 to 03/2012
