Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Alcohol Use

question 32

Multiple Choice

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

• A)Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons.
• B)The proportion of binge drinkers in greater in the elderly than any other age group.
• C)In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior such as illicit drug use.
• D)Alcohol withdrawal is much more difficult for older persons than for younger persons.
• E)Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.