[BBC News Online] , Hughes, Dominic People over 65 should drink less, a report says. (22 Jun 2011)
External website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-13863196
Recommended safe limits for drinking alcohol by older people should be drastically cut, according to a report.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists says people over 65 should drink a maximum of only 1.5 units of alcohol a day. That is the equivalent of just over about half a pint of beer or a small glass of wine.
The report says older drinkers are less able to process alcohol and the drink might also interact with medication they may be taking for other ailments.....
A Substance use and dependence > Prevalence > Substance use behaviour > Alcohol consumption
A Substance use and dependence > Effects or consequences
T Demographic characteristics > Elderly / Older person
VA Geographic area > International
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