Gray Matters: Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

Presentation: Gray Matters: Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults

The incidence of substance use disorders is increasing with almost 1 million adults 65 and older living with a substance use disorder (SUD). Alcohol, prescription drugs, and illicit drugs are at the top of the list! Multiple risk factors have been identified, such as chronic pain, loss of loved ones, poor health, and physical disabilities. Join us to determine how you can reduce risks, identify problems, and promote care to reduce these issues.

Presenter: Kay King, President of MN National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Date: Saturday, October 28th

Time: 9am to 12 noon Central Time (CT)

Registration: $40 for members/$60 for nonmembers

CNE: 2.25 ANCC contact hours

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