Joe Has Confided to His Friend Hal That He Is

question 61

Essay

Joe has confided to his friend Hal that he is concerned about his alcohol consumption. Define alcohol abuse and alcoholism, and list at least five warning signs of alcohol abuse and two key signs of alcoholism that Hal could share with Joe to help him determine the extent of his problems with alcohol.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly distressed or disabled, which are not considered part of normal development in a person's culture.

Diagnose

The process of identifying a disease or condition from its signs and symptoms through examination, tests, and other medical procedures.

Abnormal Behavior

Patterns of emotion, thought, and action deemed pathological for one or more reasons, such as distress, dysfunction, or deviance.

Distress

Negative stress that arises from challenging or adverse situations and can lead to discomfort or anxiety.