[Video] Alcohol and aging: Understanding and recognizing at-risk drinking

Mar 12, 2025 - McMaster University - 2-minutes

Did you know that at-risk drinking is more prevalent among older adults than any other age group and likely plays a significant role in harms such as falls and motor vehicle accidents? In Canada, rates of hospitalization entirely due to alcohol are the highest in the 50-75 age group.¹

In this 2-minute video, Dr. James MacKillop discusses the risks of hazardous drinking and the diagnosis of alcohol use disorder, highlighting the health consequences and public health guidelines. He explains that while not all hazardous drinkers develop alcohol use disorder (AUD), those with AUD typically drink at hazardous levels.

Download the handout ‘Alcohol and Aging: Rethink How You Drink’ from the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health.