Carlton suspects his roommate is an alcoholic. What symptoms would his roommate exhibit if he were an alcoholic?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Alcoholism is defined as exhibiting at least three of the following symptoms during a one-year period:
• Increasing alcohol tolerance
• Physical withdrawal symptoms of sweating, nausea, shaking, tremors, seizures, and anxiety after stopping drinking
• A desire to quit or an inability to quit
• Spending an excessive amount of time buying, using, and recovering from alcohol
• Interference with life activities due to alcohol use
• Continuing to use alcohol despite physical or psychological problems
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