Question

A client who has been arrested eight times in the past year for driving under the influence is admitted for alcohol treatment by judicial mandate. Which statement is most suggestive of alcohol dependence? "I never drink alone, so I don't have a problem." "I'm a family man, and my family doesn't drink." "I drink just a little on rare social occasions." "I've been known to have a beer or two at a ballgame."

Answer 1

I never drink alone so I don't have a problem.

Step-by-step explanation:

Alcoholism is the inability to control drinking due to both a physical and emotional dependence on alcohol. Symptoms include a strong need or urge to use alcohol. Those with alcohol use disorder may have problems controlling their drinking, continue to use alcohol even when it causes problems, or have withdrawal symptoms when they rapidly decrease or stop drinking. This man is denying his problem in the statement.