Alcohol use or abuse

How do I talk about embarrassing topics with my doctor? These tips can help you bring up memory loss, sexuality, or feeling unhappy with your doctor.

Follow these tips for helping a family member or friend who has a drinking problem.

If you need to stop drinking due to health problems or medicines you take, use these resources and helpful tips on how to cut back or stop drinking.

Find out how to know when drinking may be a problem, factors that may contribute to a drinking problem in older adults, and reasons to stop drinking.

Many medicines can be dangerous or even deadly when mixed with alcohol. Learn about problems caused by mixing alcohol with some medications.

Alcohol may act differently in older people. Learn how heavy drinking can cause health problems, make some health problems worse, and affect safety.