According to Jellinek,alcoholism:
A)is a progressive disease in which loss of control occurs in the late stages
B)is a progressive disease but the stages are reversible
C)is a progressive disease in which characteristic symptoms define each stage
D)is a multivariate disease with highly fluid stages

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According to Jellinek, alcoholism is a progressive disease in which characteristic symptoms define each stage. Jellinek identified five stages of alcoholism, each with specific symptoms and behaviors. This model of alcoholism has been influential in the field and is still widely used today.