Which of the following is an accurate statement about the relationship between alcohol abuse disorders and other psychological disorders?
A. The personality disorder most often associated with alcohol abuse is antisocial personality disorder.
B. Since alcohol has an anti-anxiety effect, most of the people who are alcohol dependent and have another disorder suffer from generalized anxiety disorder.
C. Since alcohol has a negative effect on neurotransmitters, it is extremely rare for people with schizophrenia to become alcohol or drug dependent.
D. The personality disorder most often associated with alcohol abuse is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder.
Answer: A
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