Learn why the abuse of alcohol, drugs, and prescription medications, among older adults, is one of the fastest growing health problems in the United States.
Outcomes: Participants will be able to:
1. Identify the symptoms of occurrence of alcohol and drug abuse among clients.
2. Identify the negative consequences of improper or overuse of alcohol, drugs, and substances.
3. Identify two resources for older adult resources
Disclosures
Activity Title: Gray Matters: Understanding Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults
Activity Date: October 26, 2023
Disclosure
Action
1) Approval Statement
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
2) Learner Outcomes
Participants will be able to identify the symptoms of occurrence of alcohol and drug abuse among clients.
Participants will be able to identify the negative consequences of improper use or over-use of drugs.
Participants will be able to identify 2 resources for older adults.
3) Criteria for Successful Completion
Participants must attend at least 90% of the activity and complete and submit the evaluation form and post test.
4) Relevant Financial Relationship
This educational activity does not include any content that relates to the products and/or services of an Ineligible company with whom there is a financial relationship.
5) Commercial Support
There is no commercial support being received for this event.
6) Expiration date for Enduring Materials
Origination Date: October 26, 2023
Expiration Date: October 25, 2025
You have 72 hours to complete the module for ANCC credit.
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