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AAGP Certificate Program in Geriatric Mental Health

Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: Special Considerations

Olivera J. Bogunovic, MD
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Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Describe the prevalence rates of substance abuse among older adults

  • Discuss special considerations for older adults with substance use disorders

  • Identify common co-occurring psychiatric disorders in older adults

  • Apply appropriate diagnostic approaches to assess for substance use disorders in older adults

  • Implement evidence-based treatment options tailored to the needs of this population.

Educational Goal

To enhance understanding and clinical competence in the identification, assessment, and treatment of substance use disorders among older adults.

Description

This course is designed to enhance clinical competence of healthcare professionals working with aging populations regarding substance use disorders in older adults. More specifically, this course will review the unique prevalence patterns, risk factors, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, special clinical considerations, and evidence-based treatment for diagnosing and managing substance use in older adults.

Presenters

Olivera J. Bogunovic, MD
Olivera J. Bogunovic, MD, is the medical director of McLean’s Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction Outpatient Program at McLean Hospital. She divides her time between clinical and administrative and teaching activities, which include teaching medical students and residents as well as addiction and geriatric fellows. Dr. Bogunovic’s scholarly work and primary area of clinical innovation is in two major areas of investigation: developing effective treatments for benzodiazepine use disorders and developing innovative treatments for elderly patients with substance use disorders.

Financially Sponsored By

  • American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry (AAGP)