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Webinar – Alcohol use in older adulthood: Physiological impacts and effective treatment options

May 28 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use at the University of Sydney has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care to develop a series of on-demand webinars on evidence-based practice. Our webinars are freely available and focus on building capacity in relation to evidence-based practice approaches to the management and treatment of co-occurring alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health conditions.

Presented by: Associate Professor Louise Mewton (The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, The University of Sydney)

This webinar will provide attendees with a practical understanding of:

  • The physiological impacts of alcohol use on older adults
  • The impact of alcohol use on the brain of older adults, including the relationship between alcohol use, cognitive impairment and dementia
  • Effective approaches for treating harmful alcohol use in older adults

Register via website below

Details

Date:
May 28
Time:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Website:
https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hzGAeP0TQQ-bcilLWMJiSg

Venue

Online

Organiser

The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use

Insight (Qld) and 360Edge also offer AOD related trainings and workshops