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Alex has been drinking heavily for more than ten years. He says he would like to stop, but each time he tries his body's response to the cessation of alcohol draws him back.
 
  His family has pleaded with him to seek treatment because his drinking has created upheaval and led to a loss of his job. When he finally seeks professional treatment, what diagnosis is likely to be made?
   a) substance abuse
   b) substance intoxication
   c) substance dependence
   d) psychoactive psychosis

Question 2

Which of the following factors does not influence the level of intoxication?
 
  a) substance
   b) expectations
   c) tolerance
   d) level of abuse history



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