Whenever Caleb gets stressed out or upset, he tends to drink excessively in order to ''drown his sorrows.'' Caleb is using a maladaptive form of an emotion-focused coping strategy called:

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Caleb is using a method of escape-avoidance coping, as he is using alcohol as a way to avoid dealing with his stressful emotions. This coping strategy is maladaptive because it does not address the root of the problem and can lead to negative consequences such as alcohol dependence and negative physical health outcomes.

Whenever Caleb Gets Stressed Out or Upset, He Tends to Drink