Some Alcoholics Repeatedly Try and Fail to Abstain from Drinking

question 34

Multiple Choice

Some alcoholics repeatedly try and fail to abstain from drinking. This has led some therapists to establish an approach that concentrates on decreasing the frequency of drug use and minimizing the harmful consequences to health and well-being. This approach is called

• A) drink regulation therapy.
• B) alcohol minimization.
• C) partial abstinence.
• D) harm reduction.

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Definitions:

Aggression Toward People And Animals

A pattern of behavior aimed at causing harm or intimidation to others, often considered a sign of underlying psychological issues.

Limited Prosocial Emotions

A characteristic of certain behavioral disorders, where an individual shows a lack of empathy, remorse, or concern for the feelings of others.

DSM-5

The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a guidebook published by the American Psychiatric Association for diagnosing mental disorders.

Sociopath

A term often used to describe a person with antisocial personality disorder, characterized by a lack of empathy and often, but not exclusively, manifesting in manipulative, deceitful, or criminal behavior.