Accessibility and suitability of residential alcohol treatment for older adults: a mixed method study.
Sarah WaddMaureen DuttonPublished in: Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy (2018)
This study identified direct and indirect age discrimination in rehabs contrary to the law. Further research is required to find out if age discrimination exists in rehabs in other countries. Rehabs should remove arbitrary age limits and ensure that they are responsive to the needs of older adults.