Seniors & Substance Abuse

Training for Seniors & Substance Abuse was presented on May 29, 2018 by Charlie Robbins of the Harford County Office of Drug Control Policy and Mary Gamble, LCSW-C, Clinical Social Worker.

Class Materials
Seniors & Substance Abuse Presentation (pdf)

Play Training Video for:

  • Overview of substance abuse and overdoses in Harford County and among senior citizens
  • Substance use, misuse, and abuse among seniors
  • Risk Factors
  • Barriers for identifying and treatment
  • Signs and symptoms
  • Screening tools
  • Addiction and its ripple effect
  • Resources