1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?
05 December 2025

1084 - How Are Nursing Homes Failing Addiction Patients in 2025?

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00:00 Introduction & Overview

00:16 Defining Post-Acute and Long-Term Care

01:06 Levels and Types of Care Facilities

02:08 Addiction in the General Population

02:58 Hospitalization and Addiction Statistics

04:54 Prevalence of Substance Use Disorders in Care

05:48 Screening for Co-Occurring Issues

07:08 Medication Management Risks

09:02 Self-Administration & Diversion Concerns

12:00 Alcohol Access and Facility Policies

15:00 Unconventional Substance Use Risks

17:01 Vulnerabilities in Care Settings

18:29 Sleep, Circadian Rhythms & Recovery

20:57 Pain and Physical Vulnerabilities

23:06 History of Addiction and Detox Issues

25:09 Interpersonal & Emotional Vulnerabilities

27:13 Self-Esteem, Trauma & Communication

29:07 Emotional Intelligence & Coping

31:10 Cognitive and Organizational Vulnerabilities

34:42 Environmental Risks & Supervision Gaps

36:31 Triggers for Substance Use

39:45 Medication Management, Seeking, & Diversion

43:52 Rehabilitation Setbacks and Grief

47:05 Interpersonal Manipulation & Emotional Distress

49:08 Cognitive Triggers and Facility Management

51:05 Environmental Triggers Unique to Care Settings

52:54 Role of Antipsychotics and Misuse

53:45 Key Takeaways & Strategies for Prevention

55:52 Course Completion & Wrap-Up
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