Joseph Is Physically Addicted to Alcohol and He Gets the "Shakes

question 1

Multiple Choice

Joseph is physically addicted to alcohol and he gets the "shakes," feels nauseated, and becomes anxious if he doesn't have a drink for a day or two. What category of disorder would he fit under, according to the DSM-IV-TR?

• A) not enough information is provided to make a diagnosis
• B) Mood disorder
• C) alcoholism
• D) General medical disorder (Axis III)
• E) Substance-related disorder

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