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Treatment approaches for older problem drinkers

L Schonfeld1, L W Dupree

  • 1Department of Aging and Mental Health, University of South Florida, Tampa 33612-3899, USA.

The International Journal of the Addictions
|November 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Older adults with alcohol problems often drink due to loneliness and depression. Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions show effectiveness, with age-specific groups yielding better outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Addiction Medicine

Background:

  • Older adults with alcohol problems frequently use alcohol to cope with loneliness, depression, and inadequate social support.
  • Various therapeutic approaches exist, but empirical evidence for effectiveness is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the empirical evidence for different treatment interventions for alcohol problems in older adults.
  • To identify effective therapeutic strategies and treatment settings for this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies examining interventions for alcohol problems in older adults.
  • Analysis of treatment outcomes based on intervention type and group composition.

Main Results:

  • Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral interventions demonstrate empirical support for treatment effectiveness.
  • Age-specific group treatment appears to yield superior outcomes compared to mixed-age groups.

Conclusions:

  • Cognitive-behavioral and behavioral therapies are recommended for treating alcohol problems in older adults.
  • Tailoring treatment to the specific needs of older adults, such as through age-specific groups, enhances recovery outcomes.

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