Candace rarely drinks alcohol,but she became very intoxicated at the office party.She began to drive herself home,but on the way she was arrested for driving under the influence.Jason has had his driver's licence suspended three times over the past two years for driving while intoxicated,yet he never drinks on the job.Which of the following levels of involvement with alcohol would best apply to Candace and Jason?

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Candace's behavior indicates alcohol use, as she rarely drinks, but became very intoxicated at the office party. Jason's behavior indicates alcohol abuse, as he has had his driver's license suspended three times in the past two years for driving while intoxicated. Although he never drinks on the job, his repeated instances of driving under the influence show a pattern of problematic alcohol use. Therefore, Candace is in the use category and Jason is in the abuse category. Choice C, Candace use and Jason abuse, best describes their levels of involvement with alcohol.

Candace Rarely Drinks Alcohol,but She Became Very Intoxicated at the Office