PPT-Substance Abuse and the Elderly

Margaret Brawner Pfeiffer University Charlotte NC 2014 A Growing Epidemic Medical system illprepared for wave of older adult substance abusers comin Image wwwedofdreamscom. Directed Readings . In the Classroom. September/October 2013 issue of . Radiologic Technology. Instructions:. This presentation provides a framework for educators and students to use Directed Reading content published in . DR. M.S. GUDI . PRESIDENT . NEOLIFE FOUNDATION. Introduction. Elder . Abuse is a social crime, seen as day to day event all over the universe. .. It . has been widely accepted as blow to humanity and violation of human rights. Terms. Substance dependence. - (Addiction. . older term replaced by substance dependence) more severe, refers to a pattern of repeated self-administration that often results intolerance.. Tolerance. A modern correlation between today’s young people and . A . Streetcar . Named . Desire. . MR. MILLER. Definition of Addiction:. The compulsive . need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin, nicotine, or alcohol) characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal; . maltreatment . By Beth Mayers and Kelly Thomas. Parental Abuse of alcohol . and other drugs. Fetal Alcohol . Spectrum disorder Facts . and Statistics. The estimated rate of alcohol use among pregnant women is . Weissman. , . PharmD. , JD. USC School of Pharmacy. . Increasing Pharmacist Awareness of Elder Abuse And The Law . Reaching Important Gatekeepers: Training Pharmacists about Elder Abuse. Legal References. University of Utah . Training School Psychologists to be Experts in Evidence Based Practices for Tertiary Students with Serious Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorders . US Office of Education 84.325K. Introduction. This substance abuse training program was developed to assist in understanding the impact of alcohol and drug use in the workplace and its effects on safety and health in that environment.  . Women. Rebecca Hebner . Roppolo. , MPH. Substance Abuse Prevention Systems Coordinator. Violence and Injury Prevention-Mental Health Promotion Branch. Welcome and Introductions . Warm Up . Share Name, Agency and Role. In the Classroom. September/October 2013 issue of . Radiologic Technology. Instructions:. This presentation provides a framework for educators and students to use Directed Reading content published in . Learning . Topics. Definition of a substance. Definition of substance abuse. Warning signs of common drugs. Myths of drug abuse. Getting help. Dangers of marijuana. Other dangerous drugs. Alcohol. Dealing with an alcohol incident. CENGIZ OZYURT,B., BILGIN B., OZCAN . C.. Celal. . Bayar University Faculty of Medicine Public Health . Department. Elder. . abuse. is a . single. . or. . repeated. . act. , . or. . lack. of . Training School Psychologists to be Experts in Evidence Based Practices for Tertiary Students with Serious Emotional Disturbance/Behavior Disorders . US Office of Education 84.325K. H325K080308. Presentation Prepared by Christian Sabey. DMHAS Statewide Services. Nursing Home Diversion & Transition Program. Pattern of harmful use of a substance with the purpose of altering one’s mood. Using substances in a manner that is not prescribed or intended.