According to the American Medical Association, as many as three
million Americans over age 60 are alcoholics or have some kind of
drinking problem.
This page was designed to assist elders and their loved ones in finding resources,
information, and treatment regarding alcoholism and other substance abuse. Click on the
topics in the Table of Contents below or use the links at the top of this page to find local, national,
and internet sites for information about prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of alcoholism
in the elderly.
Table of Contents
Maine and New England
A listing of state departments and organizations in Maine, New Hampshire,
Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
National and International
A compilation of state and federal departments and organizations
outside of New England and including Canada.
Internet
This page provides links to sites on the internet that are not
directly affiliated with private, state, or federal organizations.
Research and Literature
A series of links to published articles and stories about the problem of alcoholism in the elderly.
