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S P Schinke, M S Moncher, J Palleja, L H Zayas, R F Schilling

Int J Addict. Aug, 1988.23(8):809-26 Print doi: 10.3109/10826088809058841

PMID: 3066765

Hispanic adolescents are the fastest growing ethnic-minority age group in America. They are also at high risk for drug, alcohol, and tobacco use. In this paper, the authors discuss the etiology of Hispanic adolescents' substance abuse, as explained in part by psychological stress. Based on the autho...

A M Gurnack

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1685-8 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071051

PMID: 8751315

C L Joseph

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1953-84 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071062

PMID: 8751325

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 epidemiolo...

J W Smith

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1749-98 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071055

PMID: 8751318

Alcoholism may lead to a great many physical and mental problems in individuals of any age. Elderly alcoholics often have additional problems resulting from the interaction of age related changes in physiology and "heavy" alcohol intake. Some of the more important problems are: Impairment of the imm...

H Rosenberg

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1925-51 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071061

PMID: 8751324

Debates over the prevalence of elderly illicit drug addicts in the population divert our attention from this group as a viable study population. Due to their decelerated lifestyle, low crime rates, and our attitudes toward the elderly as nonstreet drug users, they are likely to remain hidden from th...

E M Adlaf, R G Smart

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1985-2016 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071063

PMID: 8751326

This paper reports a study of alcohol- and drug-use by older clients in relation to their health and well-being. The sample of 349 persons was drawn from adults aged 60 and over living in senior citizens apartments in Toronto. Interviews were done in several languages. The results indicated that mal...

W L Adams, N S Cox

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1693-716 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071053

PMID: 8751316

The prevalence of alcohol use and misuse declines with age, but misuse remains an important public health problem among older people. Between 2 and 4% of the United States elderly population meet DSM-III criteria for "alcohol abuse" or dependence. Up to 10% are "heavy" or problem drinkers. Alcohol u...

L Schonfeld, L W Dupree

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1819-42 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071057

PMID: 8751320

Recent research suggests that older adults with alcohol problems often drink in response to loneliness, depression, and poor social support networks. Although a variety of approaches such as psychodynamic, Twelve Step, social support, behavioral, and cognitive-behavioral, have been suggested, only t...

R E Finlayson

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1871-901 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071059

PMID: 8751322

The elderly person is at risk of drug misuse and related problems because of frequent use of prescription drugs, biologic factors, and social circumstances associated with aging. Confusion, falls, and aggravation of untoward emotional states are examples of the adverse consequences. Diagnosis of dru...

S S DeHart, N G Hoffmann

Int J Addict. 1995 Nov-Dec.30(13-14):1717-47 Print doi: 10.3109/10826089509071054

PMID: 8751317

A literature review reveals that research is warranted to improve screening for "alcohol abuse" in older adults and women. An examination of diagnostic criteria for "alcohol abuse dependence" reveals that older adults provide unique challenges to classification systems. There is a need to evaluate t...