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Oct 20, 2025

4 min

Is it Easier to Get Drunk the Older You Get? The Surprising Truth About Alcohol and Aging

Did you know that as many as 16% of adults aged 65 or older report drinking two or more drinks a day? This is concerning because, for many, it is indeed easier to get drunk the older you get, a shift caused by significant physiological changes.

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Oct 19, 2025

4 min

Are persons over 65 more sensitive to the effects of alcohol?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), older people are more sensitive to alcohol's effects than younger people. This increased vulnerability means that even if a person's drinking habits haven't changed, their body's response has, raising critical questions about health and safety. The answer to 'Are persons over 65 more sensitive to the effects of alcohol?' is a clear 'yes'.

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