Linda Baier Manwell

TL;DR: This report confirms the high prevalence of these problems and suggests that patients will accurately complete a self-administered screening test such as the Health Screening Survey and provide Managed Care Organizations with a system of care that can be used to screen all persons for tobacco, alcohol and drug use disorders.

TL;DR: Male gender, current tobacco use, never married status, retirement, and unemployment are found to be significant predictors of at-risk alcohol use.

TL;DR: Although the clinical benefits of brief alcohol interventions with older adults are clear, the economic results in this age group are less certain and may require more intensive and costly interventions to achieve economic benefits similar to those seen in younger adult problem drinkers.

TL;DR: Older adults, especially women, should be considered at elevated risk for depression when a family history of mental health problems and self-report of inadequate social connection can be established.

TL;DR: A modest increase in the number of faculty who teach residents about substance abuse disorders, and the creation of additional faculty development programs are suggested.