Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes Alcohol Use Among

Which of the following statements accurately describes alcohol use among the elderly?

A) Binge drinking is more frequent in the elderly than in younger persons.
B) The proportion of binge drinkers is greater in the elderly than in any other age group.
C) In elderly individuals, unlike in younger individuals, alcohol use is not associated with other risky behavior, such as illicit drug use.
D) Determining alcohol abuse among the elderly community requires costly assessment by medical professionals.
E) Elderly individuals are rarely successfully treated for alcohol abuse and dependence.