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Older problem drinkers use more alcohol than do their younger counterparts
November 21, 2009 by NewsBot
Older adults who have alcohol dependence problems drink significantly more than do younger adults who have similar problems, a new study has found. The findings suggest that older problem drinkers may have developed a tolerance for alcohol and need to drink even more than younger abusers to achieve the effects they seek.