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Elderly versus younger problem drinker profiles: do they indicate a need for special programs for the elderly?

H A Mulford1, J L Fitzgerald

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City 52242.

Journal of Studies on Alcohol
|November 1, 1992
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Elderly problem drinkers arrested for drinking and driving show significant differences from younger individuals, but exhibit considerable internal diversity. Their profiles vary based on whether alcohol abuse began early or late in life.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Addiction Studies
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Problem drinking among the elderly is a growing concern.
  • Understanding differences between elderly and younger problem drinkers is crucial for effective intervention.
  • Previous research has not fully elucidated the distinct characteristics of older problem drinkers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the descriptive profiles of elderly and younger problem drinkers arrested for drinking and driving.
  • To determine if elderly problem drinkers require specialized treatment programs.
  • To investigate differences within elderly problem drinkers based on the onset of alcohol abuse.

Main Methods:

  • A representative sample of older and younger individuals arrested for drinking and driving in Iowa participated.

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  • A structured, clinical interview schedule was administered via telephone or mail.
  • Data collected included comprehensive self-report information on alcohol's role in subjects' lives.

    • Main Results:

    • Statistically significant differences (p < or = .01) were observed between elderly and younger problem drinkers.
    • Greater heterogeneity was found within the elderly problem drinker groups compared to differences between age groups.
    • The descriptive profiles of elderly problem drinkers differed based on early-onset versus late-onset alcohol abuse.

    Conclusions:

    • While differences exist, elderly problem drinkers are a heterogeneous group, suggesting tailored approaches may be needed.
    • The distinction between early-onset and late-onset problem drinking in the elderly is significant for understanding their profiles.
    • Further research into specialized treatment programs for distinct elderly problem drinker subgroups is warranted.