Older people, alcohol and other drugs
DrugInfo newsletter, August 2011.
Discussion of the use of alcohol and other drugs by older people in the community.
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Contents
Long-term problematic alcohol use and the older person
Dr Alice Rota-Bartelink, Research Manager, Wintringham, Victoria
Australia is ageing
Simon Ruth, Director—Complex Services, Peninsula Health, Community Health, Victoria
Implications of the ageing population
Francesca Lace, Senior Policy Officer, Policy & Prevention, Mental Health and Drugs Division, Department of Health, Victoria
Screening older adults for risky alcohol consumption
Stephen Bright, Psychologist, Risky Drinking Project Coordinator—Older Wiser Lifestyles (OWL), Peninsula Health, Community Health Victoria
Reducing the harm of alcohol and other drugs in older people—ask your pharmacist
Dipak Sanghvi, President of the Pharmacy Guild—Victoria Branch, Melbourne, Victoria
Substance use in the elderly—some things best not asked or maybe asked better?
Mark Powell, MyVOICE project manager, South West Healthcare Mental Health Services, Victoria
Last updated: 31 August 2011
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