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The stereotype of an alcohol or drug abuser rarely elicits an image of an older woman. However, if an expanded definition of alcohol abuse is considered, many older women are at risk because of normal changes in the body due to aging and the high number of prescription and over-the-counter medications they use. This article reviews current knowledge about alcohol-related problems in older women.
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