Drug Education and Prevention for Seniors

Drug Education and Prevention for Seniors Introduction Video

This section is dedicated to seniors that do not have an education on drugs and alcohol. It will help them to better understand their children and grandchildren on the subject of drugs and alcohol, which has evolved at a great speed over the last decades. It may also very well help them personally.

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  • Image used to represent our Current Drug Trends in Society Impacting Older Adults page

    Generally, illicit drug use and alcohol use decline as someone ages. However, a percentage of older adults or seniors struggle with substance use disorders. It has become an emerging public health issue among older adults, specifically among the baby boomer…
  • Image used to represent our Talking to Adult Children About Their Drug Use

    Watching an adult child struggle with addiction is one of the most painful experiences a parent can face. Many parents stay silent because they feel it is no longer their place to intervene — after all, their child is an…
  • Speaking to your grandchildren about drugs or alcohol may seem difficult. The newer generations are experiencing different challenges in life, and it can be hard to relate. However, the general talk about drugs and alcohol has not really changed and…
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SUPE® IS A NONPROFIT PLATFORM FUNDED AND HOSTED BY DRS. IT IS THE DRUG EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SECTION OF DRS & ADDICTED.ORG.

IT WAS CREATED TO FURTHER DRS’ MISSION TO EDUCATE PEOPLE AND TO PREVENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.