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Alcohol can negatively interact with medications and worsen chronic health conditions.

Excessive alcohol use can lead to increased falls, cognitive impairment, and mental health issues.

Newport Mental Health offers resources such as assessments, mental health support, and medication-assisted treatment.

Did you know that six in 10 Americans have at least one chronic disease, and four in 10 have two or more? If you're one of these many people living with a chronic condition, every decision matters.

Alcohol use can potentially worsen health in individuals, particularly those on medication for chronic disease. The risk grows even greater when people are on multiple medications, as many older adults are. It's estimated that 80% of adul

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