What Is a Characteristic of Alcohol Use in the Elderly

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is a characteristic of alcohol use in the elderly? ​

• A)Adults aged 65 and older are most likely to binge drink.
• B)The prevalence of regular  alcohol   intake is two-fold higher for women versus 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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