Steven has been drinking alcohol for two months.He finds himself drinking even though he has attempted to stop many times.Last time he tried,he felt he had to drink just to stop his massive headache.He ended up drinking so much that night that the next day he overslept and missed work.According to the DSM-IV-TR,Steven meets one of the criteria for __________.

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Steven meets the criteria for alcohol dependence, as he has attempted to stop but found himself drinking again, and he experienced withdrawal symptoms such as a headache that he relieved by drinking, leading to negative consequences like missing work.

Steven Has Been Drinking Alcohol for Two Months