Fraser Health Authority offers older adult substance use services. Can you think of why it may be beneficial to offer this service to a target group such as older adults?

"I can definitely see where offering support to older adults in this area could be very beneficial. I believe each lifespan experiences different things that bring stress. For the older generation, I can see where changes in their lives such as losing friends or loved ones, having to move from their home, or loss of a job may cause a feeling of hopelessness. This is where I've seen substance abuse come in with older adults. I think offering support to people within certain age groups is a great. I believe encouraging these clients to participate in group counseling may alleviate some of their feelings of loneliness, as well."

"I think that age appropriate interventions are essential when treating substance abuse. Teenagers and older adults do not think the same or process feelings the same. If that is so, treatment for them should not be the same. I applaud Fraser Health Authority for recognizing the significance of the effects that age may have on a person's choices with regard to substance use."