The dangers of ‘over age’ drinking

There's a lot of research being done on an issue that has remained, so far, invisible. Alcohol and prescription drug problems among adults 60 and older are among the fastest-growing health issues facing the country. Some of the reasons older adults drink excessively are due to life changes such as grief after the death of a spouse, or loneliness, or maybe drinking more regular after retirement due to boredom.  Here's an article that goes into detail about this issue