As you age, you may notice your body’s reaction to alcohol is different, and you may feel alcohol’s effects more strongly without increasing how much you drink. In addition, you might drink less or stop drinking altogether due to medication or certain health problems.
Some people may develop a harmful dependence on alcohol later in life, sometimes due to a spouse’s death, moving to a new home, or failing health. People who drink daily don’t necessarily have alcohol use disorder and not all who misuse alcohol or have alcohol use disorder drink every day. But heavy drinking, even occasionally, can be harmful.
Learn more about the effects of alcohol as you age.
