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Description:  

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, funded by the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT), is offering a credited, introductory on-line course on elderly substance
abuse.

When we think of alcohol or other drug abuse we usually think of adolescents and young
adults, but awareness is growing that the elderly also suffer from abuse of alcohol and
other drugs. A significant percentage of the population aged sixty-five and older suffers
from a problem involving alcohol or other drug abuse. Such older substance abusers
place even greater burdens on the health care system than do younger abusers, yet less
attention is focused on their needs. This course will introduce the student to what is
known about these problems in older adults. Topics to be addressed will include the
epidemiology of substance abuse in the elderly, early onset versus late onset problems,
issues in screening and assessment, treatment issues and approaches and barriers to
treating the older substance abuser.

Course Objectives:  

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:  

  • Describe the epidemiology of alcohol and other drug abuse among older adults.  
  • Name and define the three types of older adult alcoholics.  
  • Discuss problems in screening for alcohol and other drug among the elderly.  
  • Develop a plan for identifying older adults in need of substance abuse treatment.  
  • Discuss the barriers which frequently prevent older adult substance abusers from
    being identified and referred for treatment.  
  • Discuss problems and issues in providing treatment to older adult substance
    abusers.  
  • Develop an appropriate treatment plan for an older adult substance abuser.

Course Requirements:  

This is a five-week course beginning June 9, 2008, that will require:

  • 5 sessions - approximately two hours per week
  • Required reading outside of class;
  • Participation in the weekly forum
  • Completion of on-line pre and post-test
  • Completion of an on-line course evaluation.

*Please note that there are no real time events associated with this course. Lessons will
be posted on the class WWW home page on Tuesdays and responses are due the
following Monday. Assignments can be accessed at the participant's convenience.

To participate, you must have:

  • An E-mail address and the capacity to retrieve and send E-mail;
  • Access to World Wide Web (the following programs provide WWW access:
    Netscape, Apple CyberDog, and Microsoft Explorer)
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the preferred browser for ATTC-NE online courses
  • The ability to navigate the World Wide Web
  • A basic understanding of how to use a computer and send and receive email

PLEASE NOTE NETWORK AND COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

SPONSORED BY:  Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  Health Education and Training Institute

The cost for this course is $64.95.  Payment must be received by the
Health Education and Training Institute before completing registration
with the ATTC-NE. You will be given additional registration information
after payment has been received.

Registration Deadline:  
Two full days before the date of the training, or when the course limit is reached.

Accreditation:  

This five-week course, which begins June 9, 2008, has been approved by the National
Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 10 educational
credits. It is being provided by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England,
which is accredited as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider (#000151). This course
meets the qualifications for 10 hours of continuing education credit for MFCC's and/or
LCSW's as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE#1917).  This
course is approved by the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) for ten Category 1
continuing education for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC's). The CCB is an
IC&RC affiliate. The New York State OASAS does accept distance education CEUs
provided by the Addiction Technology Transfer Network for individuals pursuing or
renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS.Certificates will be mailed within two weeks to
participants in the program for its duration who submit all required materials.  Please
contact your local certification board to verify reciprocity or acceptance of ATTC-NE contact
hours.
Substance Abuse Among The Elderly
June 9, 2008
Duration:  5 weeks
Number of CEU’s:  10
Cost:  $64.95
Instructor:  David Duncan, Ph.D., CAS
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Programs cancelled by HETI due to weather conditions, trainer availability or lack of
participants will be rescheduled or fully refunded. Cancellations received 7 business days
in advance will receive full refund. There will be a $25 fee for cancellations received 6
business days or less before a program. Fees will not be refunded for "no shows" or
cancellations received on the day of the program.
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