An Embarrassing Outcome of the Jellinek Model Is That

question 25

Multiple Choice

An embarrassing outcome of the Jellinek model is that

• A) in spite of expectations, it fails to predict individual drinking patterns or disease progression.
• B) the original survey returns have been lost and are thus unavailable to researchers.
• C) it does identify which drinkers will or will not be able to abstain from further alcohol use, but only during the first 5 years following treatment.
• D) it clearly identifies the mechanism by which loss of control takes place.

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