Addiction in Older Adults
By: Steven Crane, Nan Vest – The Retreat in Wayzata
Handout – Recovery Resources for Older Adults in the Twin Cities Metro Area
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Alcohol and drug addiction is a serious and growing issue for people over 55. In fact, there are currently 2.5 million older adults in the US struggling with some sort of alcohol or drug problem and these numbers are expected to increase as Boomers age. This presentation covers the key issues surrounding older adults and addiction. Participants will learn about the disease model, some of the myths and misperceptions about older adults and chemical misuse, how addiction affects the family and complicates access to care, and some helpful resources.