Alcohol is harder to handle as you age: studyJanuary 8, 2019 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - It only gets harder for adults to handle alcohol as they get older, according to an addiction medicine specialist. Aging also makes people more vulnerable to alcoholism, he says. Ohio State University clinical psychologist Brad Lander writes that older people process alcohol less efficiently in their bodies than when they were younger, CBS reports. “As we age, it takes longer for the body to break down alcohol,” he says. “It stays in the system longer. Tolerance also decreases.” Lander says that among seniors, women are more likely than men to develop alcoholism. And while younger people might be more likely to drink in social situations, seniors can up their consumption to “seek relief from the bored, loneliness and grief that are common with aging.” Excessive drinking is associated with a number of health problems that are complicated by aging, according to Lander. That includes cancer, balance problems that can lead to more falls, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver problems, early-onset dementia, depression and decreased sexual functioning. The average senior should not have more than three drinks in one day or seven drinks per week, Lander says. How much drinking is cause for concern? “The general rule of thumb is to take a close look and honestly assess if drinking is causing any life problems,” Lander says. “If it’s causing difficulties with your health, relationships, daily functioning or emotions, then it’s too much.” Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. |