Abstract: Addictive disorders are among the most common chronic disorders in Germany. Due to increased life span the question raises how frequently addictive disorders occur in elder patients. Only a few studies ...
Diagnostics of Alcohol-Related Disorders in the Elderly
Abstract: An overview is given with respect to diagnostic procedures for problematic drinking in the elderly. Screening instruments are evaluated according to their applicability in older age groups ...
Addiction in the Elderly: Experiences in the Treatment of Elderly Persons
Abstract: Addiction in the elderly is often hidden and not taken serious. Disstress of old age, helplessness, depressions, loneliness and experiences of loss may trigger a ...