Question

select the correct answer.
marc has started drinking whenever he is upset or stressed. when his friends ask him how much he drinks, he lies and makes excuses. he sees alcohol as an escape from his everyday problems.
which stage of alcoholism is marc most likely in?
a. problem drinking
b. dependence
c. last stage

Explanation:

To determine Marc's stage of alcoholism, we analyze each option:

• Option A (problem drinking): Problem drinking involves using alcohol to cope with stress/problems, lying about consumption, and seeing it as an escape. Marc drinks when upset, lies about his drinking, and views alcohol as an escape, matching this stage.
• Option B (dependence): Dependence involves physical/psychological reliance (e.g., withdrawal symptoms), which is not indicated here.
• Option C (last stage): The last stage involves severe physical/mental health issues, which is not described for Marc.

Answer:

A. problem drinking