Question

which of the following statements is not true about alcoholics? a. alcoholics have a strong craving for alcohol. b. alcoholics need increasing amounts of alcohol to feel the effects. c. alcoholics are able to limit the amount they drink. d. alcoholics go through withdrawals when they dont drink.

Explanation:

To determine the false statement about alcoholics, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Alcoholics typically have a strong craving for alcohol, so this is true.
• Option B: Tolerance develops, so they need more alcohol to feel effects, true.
• Option C: Alcoholics struggle to control their drinking; being able to limit intake is not true of them.
• Option D: Withdrawal symptoms occur when they stop drinking, true.

Answer:

C. Alcoholics are able to limit the amount they drink.