Not As Prescribed

"In this book, Dr. Haroutunian, physician director of the Licensed Health Professionals Program at the Betty Ford Center... (more)

"In this book, Dr. Haroutunian, physician director of the Licensed Health Professionals Program at the Betty Ford Center, provides you with the information needed to understand the dynamics of addiction in older adults. You'll learn to clearly distinguish between the signs of aging and the signs of addiction, many of which overlap; identify the indications of drug misuse and its progression to addiction; understand the unique treatment needs of older adults; and get the help you--as a caregiver or loved one--need to cope with your loved one's addiction"-- (less)