What is being described here? Sarah's alcohol use has begun to negatively impact various aspects of her life. She frequently arrives
late to work or calls in sick due to hangovers. Her performance at work has suffered, and she has received warnings from her
supervisor about her declining productivity and frequent absences. Sarah's relationships with her family and friends have also
become strained, as they have expressed concerns about her drinking habits and erratic behavior.
Despite the negative consequences, Sarah finds it difficult to cut down on her alcohol consumption. She experiences intense
cravings for alcohol and feels anxious and irritable when she tries to abstain. Sarah often rationalizes her drinking, convincing
herself that she deserves a reward after a stressful day or that she can quit anytime she wants.
Over time, she requires increasing amounts of alcohol to achieve the desired effects. When she first started drinking, a couple of
glasses of wine would make her feel relaxed and euphoric. However, as her tolerance has increased, Sarah now needs to drink
significantly more to experience the same effects. Despite drinking larger quantities, Sarah finds that she no longer achieves the
same level of intoxication and euphoria as before.
O tolerance
O withdrawal
O addiction
OB and C
