Marty Is an Alcoholic Who Has Tried to Stop Drinking

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Essay

Marty is an alcoholic who has tried to stop drinking many times. Unfortunately, he has never been successful. Greta is also an alcoholic. In her first attempt to stop drinking, she was successful. She has not had a drink in ten years. How typical are Marty and Greta in terms of their success in overcoming their addiction? What are the predictors of recovery from alcoholism?

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