Elrod has been going on drinking binges for two months. He has been missing work and coming in late for work (to sleep off the hangovers) and he has been more argumentative with his friends and coworkers. He does not seem to realize how the drinking is interfering with his life. At this point he has not developed tolerance or withdrawal symptoms. His level of drinking ______.

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Elrod's drinking is interfering with his life and he is missing work and coming in late, which are characteristic of substance abuse. He also seems to be more argumentative, which can be another sign of substance abuse. While he has not yet developed tolerance or withdrawal symptoms, his level of drinking is still problematic.

Elrod Has Been Going on Drinking Binges for Two Months