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Professional Training: The Strange Behavior of the Addicted Person: Why Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling Remain the Most Important Things in Their Life - 3:00 - 4:30PM

Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (PT)

San Francisco, CA

Professional Training: The Strange Behavior of the Addicted...

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Strange Behavior of the Addicted Person -- $5 Cash Donation will be requested at the Door. Ended $0.00 $0.00
Strange Behavior of the Addicted Person -- $5 Donation (payable on Credit Card). Ended $5.00 $0.00
1.5 CE/CEUs (availble for BRNs, LCSWs, and MFT/MFCs). Ended $5.00 $0.00

Event Details

Thursday, November 4, 2010

3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Strange Behavior of the Addicted Person: Why Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling Remain the Most Important Things in Their Life

Presented by:  Patrick Arbore, EdD, Director, Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention and Grief-Related Services, Institute on Aging 

 

In this session we will discuss addiction as a pattern of compulsive substance use and/or compulsive behavior. According to Leshner (2006) addiction is defined as a chronic, relapsing brain disease. Whether the older person is addicted to alcohol, which is the most studied and the most common addiction, or gambling, which can devastate an older person’s financial resources, both of these addictions can coexist and can lead to depression, anxiety, personality problems and suicidal ideation. A bio-psychosocial-spiritual model will be discussed to help us understand the pain and suffering that accompanies addiction. The spiritual dimension will be highlighted as it offers a crucial framework for recovery as it relates to an older person’s sense of meaning and connectedness.

 

 

 

When & Where



IOA's Ruth Ann Rosenberg Adult Day Health Center
3600 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118

Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (PT)


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Institute on Aging (IOA) is a community-based, not-for-profit organization that touches the lives of thousands of seniors in San Francisco, Marin, and the Peninsula each year. IOA's mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age by enabling them to maintain their health, well-being, independence, and participation in the community. We fulfill this mission for a diverse community by developing and providing innovative programs in health, social service, creative arts, spiritual support, education, and research.

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