Alcohol Use and Older Adults
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is alcohol?
- Why are older people more sensitive to alcohol's effects than younger people?
- I've heard that drinking can make some health problems worse. Is that true?
- Is drinking alcohol and taking medicine bad for you?
- Sometimes I get a headache after drinking. Is it OK to take a painkiller?
- What parts of the body does drinking affect most?
- Is drinking good or bad for your heart?
- Why do women get drunk more quickly than men?
- What safety problems can result from drinking alcohol?
- What effect can drinking have on my relationships?
- What is blood alcohol concentration?
- How much can older adults safely drink?
- How much is one alcoholic drink?
- How can you tell if an older person has a drinking problem?
- Why would someone start drinking late in life?
- What's the difference between alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence?
- My father was alcohol dependent. Does that mean I will be, too?
- What's the best treatment for someone with alcohol problems?
- What medicines are available to treat people with alcohol dependence?
- What can I do to cut back on my drinking?
- What kind of support is available to help me if I have a drinking problem?
- How can I tell if the treatment is working?
- How do I find help for a drinking problem?