3.Why It’s Hard to Detect
Family, friends, and doctors often don’t know when older people have a problem with alcohol and drugs. It’s easy to mistake some symptoms for normal signs of aging. Once you retire, problem drinking or drug use doesn’t interfere with your job. And more time alone makes it easier to hide substance use. Sometimes, people notice but ignore it, thinking it’s best for older people to keep doing what makes them happy.
4.Alcohol and Older People
When you age, your body reacts differently to alcohol. You may get drunk on less, and it takes longer to wear off. Alcohol interacts with many drugs that older people take.
