Substance Use & the Older Adult

Description

Join us for a brief introductory talk on the risks related to older adults & their substance use.
It reviews a few statistics on older adults in Australia and looks at important screening questions to ask older adults related to their substance use and prescribed medications.

Categories: Capability 6 - Understanding and responding to substance use and addiction
Disciplines: Allied Health, Lived Experience Workforce, Medical, Nursing
Levels: Introductory

Wednesday 14 June 2023
11:00 to 12:00 Add to calendar

Online Mode

Specific location and venue confirmed by provider upon registration.

To register please email sdds@monashhealth.org

Provided by VDDI: Southern Dual Diagnosis Service

For further information contact

sdds@monashhealth.org

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