Canadian Guidelines on Alcohol Use Disorder Among Older Adults
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Abstract
Background
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is an increasingly common, under-recognized, and under-treated health concern in older adults. Its prevalence is expected to reach unprecedented levels as the Canadian population ages. In response, Health Canada commissioned the Canadian Coalition of Seniors’ Mental Health to create guidelines for the prevention, screening, assessment, and treatment of AUD in older adults.
Methods
A systematic review of English language literature from 2008–2018 regarding AUD in adults was conducted. Previously published...