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Understanding How Aging Affects Alcohol: Do Older People Absorb Alcohol Faster?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), older people are more sensitive to alcohol's effects due to age-related body changes. While the rate of initial absorption doesn’t change significantly, the way the body processes alcohol and its overall impact are profoundly different. Here’s a closer look at the question: Do older people absorb alcohol faster?