What is 84 beers minus your age? The Pharmacology Behind Alcohol, Aging, and Medication
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Nearly 42% of U.S. adults who drink also use medications known to interact with alcohol, a figure that jumps to 78% for those over 65 [1.5.5]. The viral riddle, 'What is 84 beers minus your age?' serves as an entry point to a critical discussion on alcohol's pharmacology, especially concerning its interaction with medications as we age.