Caring for Clients With Substance Use Disorders

Which of the following is a true statement regarding alcohol use in the older adult population?

A. Older adults who drink exhibit less impairment.

B. Older adults have a higher metabolism which leads to alcohol toxicity.

C. Alcoholism may be difficult to identify in older adults.

D. Dementia may be associated with high ingestion of alcohol for 10 or more years.

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