Alcohol and drug misuse in the nursing home.
The misuse of alcohol or drugs is a common and frequently neglected problem among nursing home residents. The misuse of prescription medications is particularly prevalent, but tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs are all subject of misuse by nursing home residents. This article reviews the epidemiologic and clinical aspects of substance misuse in nursing homes, including alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco, and pyscho-active medications. Regulations regarding the prescription of psycho-active drugs in nursing homes is also discussed.
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Extended Care Services, Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Oregon.
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