A man would be considered to have a pathological addiction to alcohol if he:
A) drinks more than four drinks a day.
B) suffers from a medical condition caused by his alcohol use.
C) is caught driving under the influence of alcohol.
D) regularly gets drunk with his friends on weekends.

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A pathological addiction to alcohol, also known as alcohol use disorder, is characterized by an individual's inability to manage their drinking habits to the extent that it causes harm or distress, which can manifest as medical conditions caused by alcohol use. Choices A, C, and D describe behaviors that could be associated with excessive drinking but do not necessarily indicate a pathological addiction on their own.

A Man Would Be Considered to Have a Pathological Addiction