A person who drinks five beers every night, increased from three beers per night one year ago, starts experiencing blackouts when he drinks even more heavily on the weekends. At which stage in Jellinek's model is this person?

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The prodromal phase in Jellinek's model is characterized by blackouts and an increase in alcohol consumption, which aligns with the person's experience of starting to have blackouts during periods of heavier drinking. This phase precedes the development of a full-blown dependency.

A Person Who Drinks Five Beers Every Night, Increased from Three