The Elderly

The Elderly and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse

Vol. 9, Iss. 2

Elderly individuals are particularly vulnerable to prescription drug misuse. Prescription drug abuse is present in 12% to 15% of elderly individuals who seek medical attention. In addition to the toll on individuals and families, abuse places a heavy financial toll > read more

A Generation At Risk: Applying Prevention Concepts to the Elderly

Vol. 5, Iss. 1

Older people are less likely to abuse substances, except perhaps prescription psychoactive medications. However, aging bodies are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol and other drugs. Very few treatment programs or public health initiatives are directed at older populations, > read more

The Community Prevention Initiative (CPI) provides substance use disorder prevention (SUD Pv) training and technical assistance (TTA) and capacity building services at no cost to the requestor to support SUD Pv workforce development throughout California. Through innovation and evidence-based application, CPI empowers the SUD Pv field and stakeholders to successfully respond to the dynamic, complex, and shifting SUD Pv needs of California’s diverse communities.

CPI is administered by the Center for Applied Research Solutions (CARS) and funded and directed by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).

The CARS CPI TA team works in coordination with the DHCS team and with a pool of expert consultants to provide services.

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The Elderly and Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse

A Generation At Risk: Applying Prevention Concepts to the Elderly

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