Someone who normally drinks a substantial amount of alcohol shows up at the local drug treatment center complaining of nausea, sweats, shakes, and other physical symptoms. He comments that he has not had a drink of alcohol for quite some time
From this description, it would appear that he
a. has developed tolerance for alcohol.
b. suffers from psychological dependence on alcohol.
c. has a craving for alcohol.
d. has become addicted to alcohol.
Answer: d. has become addicted to alcohol.
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