Alcohol Use and Abuse in a Population of Community Dwelling, Frail Older Adults

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 21-33

  Emlet, Charles A ^a   Hawks, Helena ^b   Callahana, Jane ^c  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON   (United States)

^b Solano Co Hlth Social Serv Dept   (United States)

^c Fighting Back Partnership   (United States)

Author keywords

Aging; Alcohol; Frail older adults; Prescription medication; Substance abuse

Indexed keywords

EID: 84937339063     PISSN: 01634372     EISSN: 15404048     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J083v35n04_03     Document Type: Article

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