Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults

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? Explores models and theories? Examines assessment options? Illustrated with clinical pearls and vignettes? Considers cultural aspects? Provides printable toolsThis practical guide provides up-to-date information on assessingand treating unhealthy alcohol use among older adults. With afocus on evidence-based treatments, it is highly relevant topractitioners working across a variety of settings. We learn aboutthe prevalence of alcohol use among older adults, the models forunderstanding unhealthy use and the different screening andassessment options as well as the treatment possibilities relevantto health care and social service providers.