Within-person associations between alcohol use and memory lapses among middle-aged and older adults.
Sara E MillerJacqueline A MogleAshley N Linden-CarmichaelDavid M AlmeidaPublished in: Drug and alcohol review (2023)
Heavier-than-usual alcohol use may have acute effects on daily memory functioning. Future studies should assess how alcohol use relates to an individual's ability to meet daily cognitive demands, as these findings may have critical implications for harm reduction efforts targeting daily functioning among older adults.