Personality characteristics cannot be discounted in the etiology of substance abuse. Which of these personality characteristics have been identified as part of the etiology of substance abuse? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Difficulty expressing feelings
B) Feelings of emotional isolation
C) Gregariousness
D) Timidity
E) Low frustration tolerance
A, B, E
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