Alcohol use disorder is alcohol use characterized by
A) tolerance and withdrawal.
B) brain shrinkage.
C) a drive to continue problematic use.
D) all of these conditions.

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Alcohol use disorder involves tolerance (needing more alcohol to achieve the same effects) and withdrawal (experiencing physical and/or psychological symptoms when trying to stop or reduce alcohol use). It is also characterized by a persistent drive to continue using alcohol despite negative consequences, which can lead to structural brain changes such as shrinkage. Therefore, all of these conditions are present in alcohol use disorder.

Alcohol Use Disorder Is Alcohol Use Characterized by