Study Indicates Alcohol Abuse Responsible for Up to One in Four Dementia Cases

It seems to be true. I go to 2 support group and 50% of the patients have had ( or still have) alcohol problems . I was really surprised when this came up so often.

My own husband drank too much for many years and I have always wondered if alcoholism could be related to Alzheimer's disease. Now we can warn our chldren and others to be really careful with drinking.

Thank you for posting this Carol.

You are welcome, Clara.

Some alcohol can be good for people who don't have a problem. The trouble is, people who drink too much generally don't admit it evn to themselves, and it's the over-consumption that causes the problems. I've seen people who drink way too much haul out an article on the good points of alcohol - actually carry it in with them - to prove they are doing good things for their body! That's a clue, I'd say. But, by then, they are already over the line.

Again, a couple of glasses of wine or beer is generally thought a good thing. What were talking about here is different. Your experience in the support group is an interesting one, I'd say. Your own little study.

Blessings,

Carol