Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use (ATOD) Among Older Adults

Co-Chairs: Benjamin H. Han, MD, MPH; Kimberly J. Beiting, MD; Justina L. Groeger, MD, MPH 

The mission of the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Use (ATOD) Among Older Adults Interest Group is to address the dramatic increase in older adults with unhealthy substance use and substance use disorders. This SIG brings together an interdisciplinary group of professionals with clinical, educational, and/or research interests in reducing the harms of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use in older adults. Our group also focuses on national collaboration to provide education and research in the care of older adults with substance use disorders.