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Kit Targets Substance Abuse in the Elderly


 

A new toolkit helps service providers address alcohol abuse and medication misuse in older adults. The kit is designed for senior centers and other organizations, and includes a five-step process to start a program and develop resources. “Get Connected! Linking Older Adults with Medication, Alcohol, and Mental Health Resources” has been released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and others. To order, call 800-729-6686 (English and Spanish) or 800-487-4889 (TDD); ask for publication GCKIT.

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