Not as Prescribed: Recognizing and Facing Alcohol and Drug Misuse in Older Adults

by Harry Haroutunian and Harry Harootunian

Book Overview

The leading clinical expert on substance misuse and abuse, Dr. Harry Haroutunian of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, provides caregivers and loved ones with vital information needed to understand and address addiction issues in older adults. Drug and alcohol problems are booming in older adults. Dramatic lifestyle changes, along with growing health problems, have led many to turn to alcohol, prescription painkillers, and marijuana to medicate their...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1616496274
• ISBN13: 9781616496272
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Hazelden Publishing & Educational Services
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.9"