Studies Have Found That Individuals with Panic Disorder May Be

Studies have found that individuals with panic disorder may be more susceptible than others to the anxiety-reducing effects of alcohol when they are experiencing panic-like bodily sensations.Which of the following might this finding explain?

A) why alcohol-based medications are so effective in treating panic disorder
B) why these individuals are more likely to experience panic attacks while they are consuming alcohol
C) why these individuals are more likely to develop alcohol abuse and dependence
D) why people with a history of alcoholism rarely go on to develop panic disorder