Substance Use and Older People delves into the increasing challenge of substance use and addiction among older adults. This work, authored by Ilana Crome and published by Wiley-Blackwell in 2014, highlights the complexities of identifying these issues in clinical settings such as primary care and emergency departments, while also exploring their presence across various medical and psychiatric specialties.

The book offers comprehensive guidance on recognizing and addressing substance use problems in older patients. It extends beyond basic assessment to cover advanced management strategies for those with chronic complex disorders resulting from alcohol misuse, inappropriate prescription or over-the-counter medications, tobacco, or other drug use. Crome integrates current evidence-based practices with a holistic approach that includes biological and psychosocial factors unique to the older population.

Substance Use and Older People serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals including geriatricians, old age psychiatrists, addiction specialists, primary care physicians, and gerontologists. It also benefits policy makers, researchers, educators, residents, fellows in geriatrics or geri-psychiatry, general practitioners, and nursing home physicians looking to enhance their understanding of substance use issues in older adults.