Half of over-65s mix booze and medication, despite warnings

More than half of people over the age of 65 mix prescribed medication with alcohol — even though they’ve been warned of the dangers.

And one in five of them, who are taking tablets to prevent heart attacks and strokes, and to curb the development of diabetes, admit to drinking heavily while taking the drug.

A further 16% of people in this age group combine heavy drinking with psychiatric medication.