Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ968284
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2005
Pages: 12
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1524-6817
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Aging and Alcohol Abuse: Increasing Counselor Awareness
Williams, June M.; Ballard, Mary B.; Alessi, Hunter
ADULTSPAN Journal, v4 n1 p7-18 Spr 2005
Alcohol abuse in older adulthood is a rapidly growing but often hidden problem. The authors provide an overview of the issues related to older adult alcohol abuse through a discussion of physiological, psychological, and social risk factors; an examination of appropriate assessment procedures; and an overview of factors related to treatment.
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, At Risk Persons, Older Adults, Aging (Individuals), Drinking, Psychological Patterns, Mental Health, Physiology, Social Influences, Evaluation Methods, Therapy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Counselors
Language: English
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