Which of the following are not indicators of alcohol abuse? (Select all that apply.)

A. Craves alcohol
B. Drinks one 12-oz beer each day
C. Fails to fix meals at home
D. Frequent sick days at work
E. Grades at school drop
F. Loss of controlG. Physical dependence


A, F, G
Rationale: Alcohol abuse occurs when a person has problems with alcohol use. His or her use of alcohol interferes with the ability to carry out activities of daily living and to meet daily respon-sibilities at home, work, school, or in the community. It is not necessarily related to the quantity of alcohol consumed or the frequency of alcohol consumption.

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