Aging and reactive alcoholism

Gulino, Claire; Kadin, Mildred

doi:10.1016/s0197-4572(86)80036-2

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“…Elderly people who fall into the earlyonset category have had a lifelong pattern of problem drinking and have probably been alcoholics for most of their lives (Menninger, 2002). American studies suggest that this category comprises two thirds of elderly alcoholics (Gulino & Kadin, 1986;Atkinson et al, 1990). Typically, there is a family history of alcoholism and these individuals had drinking problems in their early 20s or 30s.…”

Section: Patterns Of Alcohol Usementioning

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Alcohol use disorders in elderly people: fact or fiction?

Dar¹

2006

Adv. psychiatr. treat

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). His clinical responsibilities include the Max Glatt Unit (a regional inpatient detoxification unit attached to the hospital) and a community alcohol team. His special interests include substance misuse problems in special populations and the economics of service provision. AbstractThe number of older people is increasing in populations throughout the world. Alcohol use disorders in elderly people are a common but underrecognised problem associated with major physical and psychological health problems. Owing to the negative attitudes and inadequate training of healthcare professionals, alcohol misuse is not always being detected or effectively treated. Current diagnostic criteria and common screening instruments for alcohol use disorders may not be appropriate for elderly people. Older people are as likely to benefit from treatment as younger people and the basic principles of treatment are much the same. Better integrated and outreach services are needed. Training of healthcare professionals in this area and pragmatic research should be prioritised to improve detection, treatment and service provision for this vulnerable and neglected population.

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Section: Patterns Of Alcohol Usementioning

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Alcohol use disorders in elderly people: fact or fiction?

Dar¹

2006

Adv. psychiatr. treat

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Section: The Consequences Of Isolationmentioning

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“…Increased alcohol consumption is an observed consequence of isolation in the elderly (Gulino and Kadin 1986). Elderly people can drink to excess due to decreased interactions with others, or because they have a decreased ability to engage in physical activity that they previously enjoyed (Gulino and Kadin 1986). Other elements of social isolation that may drive elderly people to consume alcohol include retirement and loss of friends which may result in elderly people filling their time with excessive alcohol consumption (Guidolin et al 2016).…”

Section: The Consequences Of Isolationmentioning

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Social Isolation in the Elderly, Global Presence, Consequences, and Possible Solutions

Preston

Halpin

2020

The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Critical Perspectives on Mental Health

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Social isolation is a growing problem for the elderly. Social isolation can be either subjective or objective. Objective isolation is defined by the social connections a person has, consisting of regular interactions with friends, family members, colleagues, or acquaintances. Subjective isolation is the experience of isolation, including feelings of loneliness and can manifest regardless of quantity of social connections. After defining isolation, this chapter reviews the causes and consequences of social isolation, including physical and mental illness, suicide, and substance use. The chapter also details how technology might alleviate isolation. We provide a review of the prevalence of social isolation in elderly populations in North America, Europe, Japan, and South Africa. The chapter concludes by reviewing potential solutions for isolation (i.e., social prescribing and community engagement, youth mentorship, social media, nonhuman companionship, and resiliency).

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“…Patients under seventy-five drank more than those over seventy-five. Many elderly alcoholics remain unidentified and untreated (Gulino & Kadin, 1986). They quote a community survey (1965) in Baltimore where 12% of the elderly were problem drinkers.…”

Section: N C I D E N C E Of Alcoholismmentioning

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Alcohol Consumption in the Elderly

Simpson

1992

Nutr. Res. Rev.

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Aging and reactive alcoholism

Cited by 13 publications

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Alcohol use disorders in elderly people: fact or fiction?

Alcohol use disorders in elderly people: fact or fiction?

Social Isolation in the Elderly, Global Presence, Consequences, and Possible Solutions

Alcohol Consumption in the Elderly

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