Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Older Adults (Paperback)

* Explores models and theories * Examines assessment options * Illustrated with clinical pearls and vignettes * Considers cultural aspects * Provides printable tools This practical guide provides up-to-date information on assessing and treating unhealthy alcohol use among older adults. With a focus on evidence-based treatments, it is highly relevant to practitioners working across a variety of settings. We learn about the prevalence of alcohol use among older adults, the models for understanding unhealthy use and the different screening and assessment options as well as the treatment possibilities relevant to health care and social service providers.