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Oct 29, 2025

4 min

Does your body process alcohol differently as you get older? The science of aging and drinking

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), older people are more sensitive to alcohol's effects than younger people, which can lead to higher blood alcohol concentrations from consuming the same amount. So, **does your body process alcohol differently as you get older**? The answer is a definitive yes, due to a combination of physiological changes that amplify alcohol's impact and risks.

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Oct 28, 2025

4 min

Why is it harder to recover from drinking as you get older?

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), older adults are more sensitive to alcohol's effects due to physiological changes. This explains why recovering from drinking becomes progressively harder with each passing year. You might have noticed that a night out that once felt manageable now leaves you feeling sluggish for days. This phenomenon isn't a fluke; it is the result of several age-related changes within your body.

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