Background Increases in alcohol related mortality and morbidity have been reported among
older people in England over the last decade. There is, however, evidence that drinking is …

Mirroring a worldwide phenomenon in industrialized nations, the US is experiencing a
change in its demographic structure known as population aging. Concern about the aging …

Research has shown that substance use, abuse and addiction are not limited to a specific
age group. Problems related to substance addiction are an important cause of morbidity in …

The global population is aging, and so the number of older cirrhotic patients is increasing.
Older patients are characterised by a risk of frailty and comorbidities, and age is a risk factor …

Glutathione (GSH) plays an important role in the detoxification of ethanol (EtOH) and acute
EtOH administration leads to GSH depletion in the liver and other tissues. Aging is also …

The global population is aging: in 2010, 8% of the population was older than 65 y, and that
is expected to double to 16% by 2050. With advanced age comes a heightened prevalence …

O objetivo do estudo foi identificar o perfil dos idosos usuários de substâncias psicoativas
atendidos no Centro de Atenção Psicossocial de álcool e drogas no interior paulista, no …

Background Effective screening instruments are needed for the detection of alcohol use
disorders (AUDs) in the elderly, in view of the significant physical, psychological and social …

A unique offering of both knowledge and information, this third edition reflects the latest
practices and time-tested data. Brooks and McHenry offer relevant case examples that …

Although there are no liver diseases specific to advanced age, the clinical course and
management of liver diseases in the elderly may differ in several aspects from those of …