At a Glance
The size of the older adult population is increasing rapidly. Alcohol use among older adults is also increasing. Older adults can experience a variety of problems from drinking alcohol.

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The size of the older adult population is increasing rapidly. Alcohol use among older adults is also increasing. Older adults can experience a variety of problems from drinking alcohol.