Psychiatric Correlates of Alcohol and Tobacco Use Disorders in U.S. Adults Aged 65 Years and Older: Results from the 2001-2002 National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions

There is a strong association between AUD and TUD among older U.S. adults as well as associations between AUD and TUD with mood, anxiety, and personality disorders. Understanding the psychiatric conditions associated with AUDs and TUDs, especially past 12-month use disorders involving alcohol or tobacco, will enable healthcare providers to target screening and be more aware of symptoms and signs of potential AUDs and TUDs among those at higher risk.