Abuse of drugs and alcohol is not uncommon among the elderly. The high rate of prescribed medication use, increased physiological sensitivity to drug effects, and the danger of interaction effects of multiple medications and/or alcohol place older adults at high risk for deliberate or accidental misuse of drugs or alcohol. In addition, some older adults turn to alcohol to help cope with stressful life events, thus increasing the risk of addiction or toxic interactions. (more…)
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Alcohol abuse can be defined as individuals drink more than normal quantity but on regular basis. This habits causes poor healt ...
Alcohol abuse can be defined as individuals drink more than normal quantity but on regular basis. This habits causes poor health to that person and pose danger to himself or others. Alcohol abusers are usually manage to set limits and measure himself to control over drinking habits. Most of the time, these person listen to family and friends who express concern and give suggestion to stop this alcohol abuse habit. In the more progress scale, alcohol abuse (more…)
Abuse of drugs and alcohol is not uncommon among the elderly. The high rate of prescribed medication use, increased physiologic ...
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