1-29When John Stopped Drinking After His Last Week-Long Binge,he Became

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Multiple Choice

1-29.When John stopped drinking after his last week-long binge,he became very ill.He was disoriented,hallucinating,and paranoid.John seems to be experiencing

• A)a severe hangover.
• B)alcohol withdrawal delirium.
• C)alcohol amnestic disorder.
• D)alcohol-induced psychosis.

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