After Aaron was downsized from the job that he had held for over 25 years, he became despondent and began drinking alcohol to dull this emotional pain. His drinking continued as he searched unsuccessfully for another job. He began staying "drunk" more hours of the day than sober. This description of Aaron's addiction would best fit the _________ model of addiction.

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The life-process model of addiction emphasizes the role of life events and experiences in the development of addiction. Aaron's addiction began as a coping mechanism for the emotional pain of losing his job, aligning with the life-process perspective that views addiction in the context of individual life circumstances and stresses.

After Aaron Was Downsized from the Job That He Had