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Substance Misuse, Addiction, and Older Adults

Council For Prevention of Warren and Washington Counties ,Francine Tyler/Prevention Educator, joins us for a six-lesson curriculum at a glance. One program a month. Join us for one or all.

Expected Outcomes:

Increased understanding of addiction as a disease.

Improved ability to identify the signs of alcohol misuse and problem gambling among seniors.

Expanded knowledge of the effects of substance misuse.

Greater familiarity with the health risks and treatment options for addiction.

Improved ability to identify factors that place older adults at risk for substance misuse and protective factors that can help prevent it.