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Abhilash Desai1, George Grossberg1
1Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Neuroscience, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, 1438 South Grand Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63104, USA; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, UW Boise Psychiatry Residency, BVAMC Wellness Center B. 116, 500 W. Fort street, Boise, ID 83702, USA.
Abstract:
Substance use disorders (SUDs) have not been rigorously studied in postacute and long-term care (PALTC) populations. SUDs are among the fastest growing disorders in the community dwelling older population. Untreated SUDs often lead to overdose deaths, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations due to SUD-related adverse effects, especially exacerbation of comorbid physical and mental health conditions. Primary care providers (PCPs) working in PALTC settings can and should play a key role in its prevention and treatment. This clinical review identifies several practical strategies that PCPs can incorporate in their daily practice to improve lives of PALTC population having SUD.
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