Updates in Geriatric Psychiatry-view presentation

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In this video, Raj Tempe, the past president of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, discusses substance use disorders in late life. He begins by describing the epidemiology of substance use disorders in older adults, noting that one in four older adults has used a substance with abuse potential. Tobacco is the most common substance of abuse among older adults, followed by alcohol. The use of other drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, inhalants, hallucinogens, methamphetamine, and heroin is less common. Tempe also discusses the risk factors for substance use disorders in older adults, including being male, being separated, divorced, or widowed, and having a history of major depressive disorder. He also discusses the consequences of substance use disorders in late life, such as central nervous system dysfunction and increased mortality rates. Tempe then goes on to discuss the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders in older adults, including the use of screening tools, medications such as naltrexone and buprenorphine, and psychosocial treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy and group therapy. He emphasizes the importance of tailored treatments for older adults with substance use disorders. The video concludes with a question and answer session, testing viewer knowledge on the content presented. Overall, the video provides a comprehensive overview of substance use disorders in late life and their assessment and treatment. No credits are mentioned or provided in the video.

Keywords

substance use disorders

late life

epidemiology

older adults

risk factors

consequences

assessment and treatment