Although tackling alcohol use remains on the national agenda, many practitioners are aware they are only addressing the tip of the iceberg. Who is the main group missing from specialist services? It’s the over-50s. A generation ignored (PDF)
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Druglink article 2014 – Deals on wheels by Max Daly
The number of older recreational drug users appears to be on the rise. But who are they and why are they still taking drugs? Deals on wheels (PDF)
Druglink article 2014 – Head to head: Is ‘recovery’ relevant to older drug users? by Rebecca Lees
The recovery agenda shifts the focus of treatment to a positive vision of wellbeing and freedom from dependence. But is it realistic for older people to expect a fulfilling life beyond drugs, or is it just a box ticking exercise? Rebecca Lees hears…
Druglink article 2014 – No silver lining by Gemma Lousley
Problematic drug and alcohol use among older people is on the rise and health services must adapt. Following a roundtable discussion on the issue last year, DrugScope is set to publish a major briefing on the subject. No silver lining (PDF)
Older people
It’s about time: tackling substance misuse in older people (2014) (PDF) This report brought together information about older people and substance misuse – including use of alcohol, illicit drugs and prescribed and over-the-counter medications – from a range of sources, including…