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Peer reviewedBeechem, Michael – Journal of Drug Education, 1997
Describes an instrument that identifies the risk of late-onset (reactive) alcoholism and the presence of unresolved loss-grief issues. Instrument was tested on 96 adults aged 60 and over. Found an interrelationship between unresolved loss-grief issues and depression. Rates the likelihood that these conditions may lead to alcoholism. (EMK)
Descriptors: Alcohol Abuse, Alcoholism, At Risk Persons, Attitude Measures
Direct linkBeechem, Michael – Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, 2004
Incumbent upon those faculty who teach substance abuse courses is the need to integrate elderly alcoholism-related course content to encourage and adequately prepare university students to serve this "hidden" population. Course content would ideally include theories specific to loss-grief, aging, and alcoholism. In addition, field placement…
Descriptors: Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Older Adults, Course Content
