Addiction Medicine
New addiction medicine research from L. Schonfeld et al outlined
Published in Physician Law Weekly, February 3rd, 2010
"We developed and examined the effectiveness of the Florida Brief Intervention and Treatment for Elders (BRITE) project, a 3-year, state-funded pilot program of screening and brief intervention for older adult substance misusers. Agencies in 4 counties conducted screenings among 3497 older adults for alcohol, medications, and illicit substance misuse problems and for depression and suicide risk," scientists writing in the American Journal of Public Health report.
"Screening occurred in elders' homes, senior centers, or other selected sites. Individuals who screened positive for substance misuse were offered brief intervention with evidence-based practices and...
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Source: Physician Law Weekly (2010-02-03)
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