Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Alcohol Use

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly?

• A)Binge drinking is about 5 times more common in men than women
• B)The prevalence of regular intake of alcohol is twice as great in women than men
• C)Treatment for alcohol abuse in the elderly of both sexes is less effective than for young adults
• D)Excessive use impairs memory and cognition in ways much different than for standard age-related dementia

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