Alcohol Abuse In Older Adults

Alcohol and prescription medication abuse among those aged 60 years and older is a growing epidemic (Alpert, 2014). Approximately 2.5 million older adults have a substance abuse disorder (Alpert, 2014). The numbers of those affected are rising and it is projected to double by 2020 (Alpert, 2014). Alcohol abuse among the older adult population is a heterogeneous problem that occurs over a broad socioeconomic spectrum. Moderate alcohol and drug consumption may have a profound impact because of the

In just a decade, according to a recent report by NHS digital, alcohol related admissions have risen by 22 per cent, with 39 thousand estimated admissions in the past few years. Linda Davis, 64, from Royston, Barnsley, was not one of them. Mrs Davis was part of a different percentage. She was one of the nearly seven thousand deaths related to the consumption of alcohol in the past year, 1.4 per cent of all deaths in the UK. Mrs Davis died on July 9, 2016 at around 5 in the morning. She had been

The article “Alcohol Abuse is Rising Among Older Adults,” is about adults abusing the alcohol usage, and because of that they have to suffer a lot. They get so much into drinking that they don’t even realize how much they are drinking and when they do realize that, either the don’t remember or they end up being in the hospital in serious condition. In the article they talk about a 63 year old man named Wrenn-Meleck, who was in the hospital for a few days recovering from a trauma that he had from

2011. The number of older Americans will increase from 35 to 70 million by the year 2030 (Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, 2000). The nation’s population will increase 18% during and the population aged 65 and older will increase 78% ( Wan, Sengupta, Velkoff, & DeBarros, 2005). One growing concern within the elderly population is that of substance abuse as it pertains to the increasing numbers of substance abusers, and/or the increasing rates of substance abuse among the elderly

can fall victim to substance abuse, but there are groups of special populations to which substance abuse is more prevalent. These groups include women, pregnant women, adolescents, and older adults (Fortinash & Worret, 2012). Many people do not think about older adults as being substance abusers, but it is very common among this age group (Fortinash & Worret, 2012). Many older adults abuse alcohol. There are many different reasons why the older population turn to alcohol. During this age group many

from 2010-2015. The focus is on aging adults and substance abuse in the United States. The use of alcohol, and prescription medications among this population, also known as the “Baby Boomers” is a major concern. One focus will be on the prevalence of substance abuse (alcohol and prescription use) and the consequences both mentally and physically. Being apart of the aging population and substance abuse this can lead to misdiagnosing and treating substance abuse among the elderly. The Baby Boomer population

The issue of substance misuse and abuse among the elderly population is complex. The elderly rarely use alcohol or drugs to get high rather drug or alcohol use that begins after age 60 appears fundamentally different (Culberson & Ziska 2008). The elderly sometimes turn to alcohol and drugs to alleviate the physical and psychological pain from the onslaught of medical and psychiatric illness, the loss of loved ones or social isolation (Culberson & Ziska 2008). Elderly patients have a combination

Alcohol use is one of the largest categories for substance abuse problems in older adults. Alcohol consumption is related to high morbidity and mortality in middle-aged adults. If heavy drinking habits do not change, problems can persist or worsen in older adulthood. Increased long-term harm of older adults to the effects of alcohol increases with loneliness and with the combination of other drugs. The National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) recommends that alcohol consumption

of Americans age 65 or older are living longer, in more comfort and in better health than ever before. However, not all American elders are living in good health. As our aging baby boomers live longer, a substantial and growing percentage of older adults misuse alcohol, prescription drugs, or other substances (Bartel, Blow, Brockmann, 2005). In turn, substance abuse among the elder is generating major health concerns and a rapid need for prevention methods. Substance abuse among the elderly is a

Substance Abuse and the Elderly Substance abuse in the elderly exists just as in any other population. Many seniors develop substance abuse problems due to circumstances or situations due to the aging process. A report by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration indicates that 17% of adults age 60 and older are affected by alcohol abuse and abuse of legal drugs. The report also states that a third of those seniors who abuse substances did