Overview
Description
A multidisciplinary overview of factors affecting the identification, intervention and treatment of substance-related and behavioral addictions in older adults.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- Junior or higher standing.
Original catalog text
Prerequisites
Junior or higher standing.
Units
Lecture3
Catalog Details
Offering
Offered: Every Fall and Spring
Terms
fall, spring
Related Courses
Cross Listed With GERO 437Cross Listed With SW 437
Restrictions
Junior or higher standing.
Attributes
Standard
Learning Outcomes
- explain the aging process from a bio-psycho-social perspective.
- differentiate and discuss the various theories and models of aging and the synergistic effect of substance-related behaviors.
- identify risk and protective factors relevant to addictions among the aging across bio-psycho-social domains.
- describe the process, progression, treatment, and recovery from addictive disorders for the aging population.
- identify prevention and intervention strategies and trends relevant to addiction and the aging.