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The aim is to review evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders among older adults.

April 5, 2026Clinical Gerontologist2 citations

Evidence-Based Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorders or Misuse Among Older Adults in the United States: A Scoping Review

JMJack MorrisThe University of Texas at Austin NCNamkee G. ChoiThe University of Texas at Austin

Key Points

The aim is to review evidence-based treatments for substance use disorders among older adults.
Conducted a scoping review of treatment interventions
Examined behavioral interventions and pharmacotherapy
Analyzed existing literature on efficacy in older adults
Identified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI) as effective interventions
Highlighted the potential of pharmacotherapy and SBIRT
Noted a need for more research to solidify evidence base

Abstract

Evidence-informed behavioral interventions (e.g. CBT and MI), pharmacotherapy, and SBIRT may be effective for older adults with SUD; however, more research is needed to establish evidence base.

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Morris et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fd29a79560c99a0a30f2 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1080/07317115.2026.2654711

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