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Why do some people become alcoholics later in life?

According to a 2021 analysis of national data, approximately 1 in 20 adults aged 65 or older had an alcohol use disorder (AUD) in the past year. This surprising statistic raises an important question: why do some people become alcoholics later in life?

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