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Introduction Introduction
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Epidemiology Epidemiology
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General Considerations General Considerations
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Epidemiology of Cannabis in Older Adults Epidemiology of Cannabis in Older Adults
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Epidemiology of Nicotine in Older Adults Epidemiology of Nicotine in Older Adults
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Epidemiology of Stimulants in Older Adults Epidemiology of Stimulants in Older Adults
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Impact on Health of Cannabis, Nicotine, and Stimulants in the Older Adult Impact on Health of Cannabis, Nicotine, and Stimulants in the Older Adult
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General Considerations General Considerations
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Impact of Cannabis on Health Impact of Cannabis on Health
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Impact of Nicotine on Health Impact of Nicotine on Health
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Impact of Stimulants on Health Impact of Stimulants on Health
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Screening and Identification of Cannabis, Tobacco, and Stimulant-Use Disorders in Older Adults Screening and Identification of Cannabis, Tobacco, and Stimulant-Use Disorders in Older Adults
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General Considerations General Considerations
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Specific Considerations in Screening for Cannabis Use Specific Considerations in Screening for Cannabis Use
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Specific Considerations in Screening for Tobacco and Nicotine Use Specific Considerations in Screening for Tobacco and Nicotine Use
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Specific Considerations in Screening for Stimulants Specific Considerations in Screening for Stimulants
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Treatment Considerations Treatment Considerations
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Cannabis Treatment Cannabis Treatment
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Nicotine Treatment Nicotine Treatment
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Stimulants Treatment Stimulants Treatment
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Conclusion Conclusion
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References References
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6 Cannabis, Nicotine, and Stimulant Abuse in Older Adults
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Published:August 2016
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Abstract
In conjunction with alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, and stimulants are the substances most commonly used by older adults. Little is known about the specific characteristics of older adults who use these substances and how best to screen, identify, and treat these disorders in this population. As we reach the population peak for aging baby boomers, increasing percentages of older adults are using these substances, and developing substance-use disorders is anticipated. Concomitant factors are policy and social changes toward drugs of abuse in the United States. Evidence presented in this chapter represents what is currently known about cannabis, nicotine, and stimulant use and its impact on older adults. However, the use of these substances in older adults is under-studied, and much of the current information is extrapolated from studies of younger and middle-aged adults. This practice represents a large gap in our understanding and a significant opportunity for future research endeavors.
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