Self-management of alcohol problems among aging adults.
Alcohol abuse among aging adults is thought to be one of the fastest growing health concerns in the United States. To manage this problem, a stepped-care approach is recommended. This approach consists of brief interventions and, if necessary, a more extensive treatment program to help individuals self-manage their drinking habits. Brief interventions fall within the harm reduction philosophy and normally consist of one to five short sessions. In contrast, The Gerontology Alcohol Project (GAP) offers a more comprehensive treatment protocol for individuals who require enhanced self-management guidelines. Both treatment strategies are supported by research conducted with older alcohol abusers.
Finfgeld-Connett
Deborah L
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Sinclair School of Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia, 65211, USA.
D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007407:Interviews as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012648:Self Care