Preventing Drug Abuse Among the Boomer Generation

"When we think of drug abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is often teens. However, drug abuse affects people of all ages, and America's baby boomer population is no exception. In fact, as drug abuse declines among some younger populations, it's increasing among older adults. Many of the boomers – born between 1946 and 1964 – came of age in the 1960s, an era defined by sex, drugs and rock and roll. While some carried their bad habits into adulthood, others are turning to drugs to deal with feelings of grief, financial difficulties, or other issues. Learn about this growing problem during an hour-long broadcast entitled Drug Abuse & the Boomer Generation. The show, hosted by the Multijurisdictional Counterdrug Task Force Training, a longtime CADCA partner, airs Dec. 17 at 1-2 p.m. EST.

Drug use in this group impacts the very people who they care for and who love them. Many younger boomers end up caring both for parents and children at the same time, making them part of the so-called “sandwich generation”. During Drug Abuse & the Boomer Generation, you’ll learn how to identify the signs of abuse and ways to prevent, treat, and manage drug use among this generation.

Presenters include:
• D. John Dyben, Clinical Director of The Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, FL
• Dr. Barbara Krantz, D.O., M.S.- Nuclear Medicine, Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director of Research Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, FL
• Dr. Patrick Gallagher, Recovering Addict, Treatment Counselor, Hanley Center, West Palm Beach, FL

This free webcast can be viewed at www.mctft.com. Click on broadcasts/videos, then on upcoming broadcasts, find the broadcast, click on view webcast.
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