Working with Older Drinkers

Source: Alcohol Research UK

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Date of publication: December, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: Findings from this report suggest that a significant and growing number of older people are at risk of alcohol-related harm.

Length of publication: 34 page report

Some important notes: A summary is also available by clicking here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Concern

Our Invisible Addicts

Source: Royal College of Psychiatrists

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Date of publication: June, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This report highlights the scale of substance misuse in older people. It makes a series of key recommendations to influence the direction of future healthcare strategies.

Length of publication: 62 page report

Some important notes: A press release is available here.

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Concern

Hidden harm? Alcohol and older people in Wales

Source: Alcohol Concern

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Date of publication: May, 2011

Publication type: Report

In a nutshell: This briefing highlights that although drinking tends to decline with age, this pattern may conceal serious alcohol-related problems amongst some older people.

Length of publication: 6 page report

Alcohol and Older People

Source: AERC Alcohol Academy

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Date of publication: March, 2010

Publication type: Presentations

In a nutshell: The presentations from the first AERC Alcohol Academy workshops, which took place in the North East in February are available to download.  The presentations include:

• Alcohol and Older People: context, issues and the future?
• Alcohol risk and harm in later life: a research study in collaboration with Age Concern South of Tyne and Wear
• ‘The White House Project’ A pilot project for older people with alcohol needs

Length of publication: various

Acknowledgement: Alcohol Policy UK