Substance Misuse Prevention Needs in Older Adults

Substance Misuse Prevention Needs in Older Adults

Starts: Sep. 15, 2026 11:30 am EST
Ends: Sep. 15, 2026 1:00 pm

Substance use prevention efforts have traditionally centered on youth and young adults, but as our communities age, that focus needs to expand. Older adults represent a growing—and often overlooked—population when it comes to substance misuse prevention. This 90-minute webinar will help prevention professionals understand substance misuse patterns, risk factors, and prevention approaches in older populations.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Describe current trends in substance use, overdose, and related harms among older adults.
• List potential sources of substance misuse data specific to older adults.
• Identify risk and protective factors for substance misuse among older adults.
• Determine how to best apply prevention best practices to preventing substance misuse in older adults.