In which phase of drinking behavior of an alcoholic would you notice the person beginning to drink alone, hiding alcohol, and being preoccupied with his or her supply of alcohol?
a. prealcoholic
b. early alcoholic
c. true alcoholic
d. chronic alcoholic
B
Drinking alone, hiding alcohol, and being preoccupied with his or her supply of alcohol is characteristic of the early phase. These individuals may also wake up in the morning and need a drink to control tremors (eye opener) and may experience blackouts (memory loss for immediate past events). They do not admit to being dependent on alcohol and will use denial as a defense mechanism.
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