The disease model of alcoholism followed by Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) predicts that because of biological, psychological, and spiritual deficits,
A. people can always be completely cured of alcohol dependence.
B. alcohol abstinence is not a necessary phenomenon for controlling alcohol intake.
C. some people will lose all control over their drinking once they have one drink.
D. alcoholism is a disease curable only by using medical remedies.
Answer: C
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