Please review the readings and consider the following in your discussion response:
• What do Social Workers need to be aware of relating to substance use in older adults?• What are some considerations for a Social Worker who has concerns about an older adult’s use of substances?• Did any information in the readings/video surprise you?• As a Social Worker, what questions would you want to ask an older adult client you are working with to determine if there are any substance use concerns?
should be a minimum of 200 words, APA
Reference
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/news/articles/substance-use-disorders-in-older-adults-a-growing-threat
https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/research-studies/addiction-research/older-adults-drug-abuse