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Substance Abuse in the Elderly

29 minutes 6 seconds

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Senior man sits in a recliner and watches T, V. Caption. But older alcoholics who seek help.

This program from "The Doctor Is In" profiles older Americans who are at risk for problems related to drinking alcohol and prescription drug misuse. As the body ages, tolerance to alcohol decreases. At the same time, many people often have multiple prescriptions for medications that, when combined, can cause problems. Shows some innovative programs created specifically for the elderly.

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Images of the brain shown from various angles lined up in rows. Caption. Antidepressant medications act on chemical pathways.
The Doctor Is In
Episode 1
28 minutes 57 seconds
Grade Level: PT/TT -
Young woman raises eyebrows slightly and purses her lips. She holds one thumb up. Caption. Made my bulimia go up to 7 times a day.
The Doctor Is In
Episode 2
27 minutes 59 seconds
Grade Level: PT/TT -
Senior woman with glasses purses her lips as she sits at a table in front of a large window. Caption. So that's what he diagnosed, beginning Parkinson's.
The Doctor Is In
Episode 3
28 minutes 27 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Senior man sits in a recliner and watches T, V. Caption. But older alcoholics who seek help.
The Doctor Is In
Episode 4
29 minutes 6 seconds
Grade Level: 12 -