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Problems Associated with Drinking…
Deaths from liver cirrhosis have risen in the 25–34 age group, and this is thought to be a consequence of increased drinking starting at
an earlier age.
People who go on to become dependent on alcohol in later life often start drinking before the age of 14.
As you get older alcohol has stronger and longer lasting effects. In other words you can get drunk more quickly than when you were younger. Symptoms that seem to be just old age for example: forgetfulness, confusion, depression, shakiness and sleep problems can be made worse by alcohol. A carer might misread these symptoms not realizing that the individual is drinking.
Alcohol is now the third leading cause of premature death in the UK.
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