The Gerontology Alcohol Project: A behavioral treatment program for elderly alcohol abusers

Larry W Dupree; Lawrence Schonfeld; Helen Broskowski

The Gerontology Alcohol Project: A behavioral treatment program for elderly alcohol abusers

Larry W Dupree, Lawrence Schonfeld, Helen Broskowski

University of South Florida

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Abstract

The Gerontology Alcohol Project (GAP) investigated case-finding and treatment of later-life onset alcohol abusers. Extensive assessment was conducted and a self-management treatment approach was developed. Results indicated that (1) later-life onset abusers exist in numbers sufficient to warrant treatment programs specific to their age-related needs, (2) GAP'S self-management approach resulted in marked success for those completing the treatment program, and (3) early attention to variables associated with treatment completion versus dropping out is needed.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Gerontologist
Volume	24
State	Published - 1984

Disciplines

Psychology
Social and Behavioral Sciences

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