CDA Oasis Conversations: Dr. Aviv Ouanounou speaks about medication abuse among the elderly population
July 13, 2015
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou spoke with Dr. Suham Alexander about medication abuse among the elderly population and what considerations should the oral health care professional take when treating an elderly patient.
Dr. Aviv Ouanounou is Assistant Professor, Pharmacology, in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto.
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Really interesting. I did not know that older people can abuse drugs but the explanation made sense.
What are the success rates with elderly addiction? Does anyone know?
This is very important topic. With the growing geriatrics I am wondering if drug abuse exists even in institutions and old aged home? Perhaps, residents can get medications from other residents?
Can Dr ounonio elaborate on that? Thank you
Very well presented!
Any suggestions how to prevent this from happening?
This is scary as we all have elderly parents and relatives with chronic pain.