Substance Abuse Among Older Adults

Dr. Seema Sehrawat 
Director, Interdisciplinary Center on Aging; 
Faculty, CSU, Chico School of Social Work 

Kathy Wendt 
Butte County Behavioral Health - Alcohol Program; 
Adjunct Faculty, CSU, Chico, School of Social Work 

Sherry Brown 
Program Director of Outpatient Services, 
Skyway House Substance Abuse Treatment Center 

This panel discussion provides a multi-dimensional, interdisciplinary point of view for substance abuse among older adults. The panelists discuss how this is becoming a major challenge for professionals as the large baby boom generation retires, increasing the numbers of people needing mental health services geared toward seniors, including addiction treatment. 

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Recorded: November 14, 2011