Robert is an alcoholic. His wife, Adele, has a lot of ready excuses to explain his frequent absences to his boss, their friends, and their children. This is an example of __________.
A. how marriages between alcoholics often last a long time
B. why treatment needs to include identifying factors that may encourage drinking
C. how marriage can increase the risk of alcoholism
D. why most alcoholics rate their marriages as successful
Answer: B
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