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1121 - Unique Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment of Addiction in Older Adults
1121 - Unique Issues in Diagnosis and Treatment of Addiction in Older Adults
00:00 Introduction & Overview
00:42 Aging and Drug Responses
02:02 Body Composition and Medication Effects
06:01 Kidney & Liver Clearance in Aging
07:45 Drug Competition & Enzyme Decline
09:49 Nutrient Deficiencies & Drug Absorption
12:12 Medication Interactions in Older Adults
13:11 Health Disorders Impacting Drug Clearance
15:41 Frailty, Cognitive Impairment & Medication Challenges
18:14 Vision, Brain Changes & Medication Safety
21:02 Inflammation, Diet & White Matter
25:00 Addictive Behaviors & Aging Vulnerability