Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	104254
Country	Brazil

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	Empowering older adults: Enhancing addiction literacy to address unique vulnerabilities
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Kae Leopoldo and João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number FAPESP and Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico 2024/13209-0
Corresponding Author	João Mauricio Castaldelli-Maia, Assistant Professor, MD, PhD, Department of Neuroscience, Medical School, FMABC University Center, Fundação do ABC, Santo André, São Paulo 09060-870, Brazil. jmcmaia2@gmail.com
Key Words	Health literacy; Addiction literacy; Ageing; Older adults; Drug use; Polypharmacy
Core Tip	Addiction literacy equips older adults with the knowledge to navigate substance use risks amid unique challenges like polypharmacy and social isolation. With rising trends in cannabis use among this group, targeted education can promote safe practices and reduce preventable harms. By fostering open conversations and integrating addiction literacy into healthcare, providers can support informed decision-making.
Citation	Leopoldo K, Castaldelli-Maia JM. Empowering older adults: Enhancing addiction literacy to address unique vulnerabilities. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2024-12-16 07:00
Peer-Review Started	2024-12-16 07:00
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2025-02-24 07:18
Revised	2025-03-27 12:17
Second Decision	2025-04-10 03:09
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-04-10 08:19
Articles in Press	2025-04-10 08:19
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2025-04-15 14:14
Typeset the Manuscript	2025-06-20 01:42

ISSN	2220-3206 (online)
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