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Middle-Aged Women Face Binge Drinking Surge Amid Loneliness

1/9/2025

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Binge drinking among U.S. adults aged 35 to 50 soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, with middle-aged women particularly affected. Pressures from caregiving and feelings of loneliness fuel this alarming trend. Health experts caution that rising alcohol intake can lead to severe health issues, including liver and heart disease, as the body struggles to cope.

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Binge drinking among U.S. adults aged 35 to 50 soared to unprecedented levels in 2022, with middle-aged women particularly affected. Pressures from caregiving and feelings of loneliness fuel this alarming trend. Health experts caution that rising alcohol intake can lead to severe health issues, including liver and heart disease, as the body struggles to cope.