Alcohol disorder among older adults has dramatically increased, with one survey showing a 107% increase between 2001 and 2013.
Approximately 20% of adults aged 60-64 and 10% over 65 report current binge drinking, defined as consuming five or more alcoholic beverages on one occasion.
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is defined as the impaired ability to stop or control alcohol use despite adverse consequences, classified as a brain disorder.
Recommended alcohol consumption for health is two drinks a day or less for men and one drink a day or less for women, as per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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