PharMerica Director of Clinical Services Discusses Alcohol Use in Long-Term Care Communities
January 13, 2023
In the article 鈥淎lcohol Use in Long-Term Care Communities: Juggling Choice and Safety,鈥� Director of Clinical Services Stephen Creasy talks about the many factors that need to be considered with alcohol use and medications in long-term care communities. 鈥淒epending on factors such as the volume or frequency of alcohol intake, the effects can vary. Some interactions can happen quickly 鈥� as soon as someone has one drink. Other interactions may take longer to appear,鈥� said Dr. Creasy. In general, however, he suggested, 鈥渢hink of alcohol as a drug 鈥� a chemical that has an impact on various systems when it enters the body.鈥�
Dr. Creasy said, 鈥淵ou can work with the pharmacist to look at a patient鈥檚 regimen and potential interactions with alcohol. They can look for possible therapeutic alternatives or other ways to alter medication regimens.鈥�
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