Steve shows a persistent pattern of drinking too much and often drives drunk. He meets the criteria for the diagnosis of
A) physical dependence.
B) substance abuse.
C) withdrawal.
D) tolerance.

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Steve's behavior aligns with substance abuse, which is characterized by a harmful pattern of using substances leading to significant impairment or distress, such as driving under the influence. Physical dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance are related concepts but do not directly describe the pattern of behavior Steve is exhibiting.

Steve Shows a Persistent Pattern of Drinking Too Much and Often