Not only teenagers but also people over 50 tend increasingly to alcohol abuse. The number of alcohol poisonings from 50 – to 60-year olds who had to be hospitalized, according to the German Employees Health Insurance Fund (DAK) in recent years. In this age group registered the health insurance from 2004 to 2008 in several German states double-digit growth rates. In comparison to other age groups were to raise rates with the highest. In addition, the DAK pointed out that unlike many advocates for the elderly alcohol more dangerous than for younger people. Because of the lower fluid levels in the body to tolerate people with age less alcohol.

In other age groups, according to the DAK, more and more drunk. A representative from the insurance company sees a connection with the general increase in mental illness in recent years. To combat bad feelings, the experts many people to the bottle have estimated access. Increase with age beyond the risk for depression and alcohol abuse. Stress, illness or the impending end of the occupation could be influencing factors. It therefore emphasizes the DAK, it is particularly important that the generation over 50 in their private or professional environment will stop.