Joey Has Had Problems with Alcohol Throughout His Life

question 40

Multiple Choice

Joey has had problems with alcohol throughout his life.He has a hard time saying "no" to risky situations and likes doing things that other people think are dangerous.He is easily bored and has been known to get into fights with other people just for fun.It is likely that Joey has:

• A) an Axis III syndrome
• B) externalizing tendencies
• C) attention deficit disorder
• D) an Axis V syndrome

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