You are worried about a good friend who reports a constant craving for alcohol and an inability to control his alcohol intake, and finds himself calling in sick to work more frequently due to excessive drinking

Your friend may be suffering from what disease?

A. FAS
B. gastritis
C. alcohol poisoning
D. alcoholism


ANS: D

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