Fern has always been quite anxious. She has recently started a new job, and is constantly worried that she will make a mistake and be fired. Because of her social anxiety, she may be likely to
A) Take a prescription sedative to get through the work day
B) Buy sedatives on the street to get through the work day
C) Self-medicate with alcohol and become alcohol dependent
D) Self-medicate with amphetamines and become amphetamine dependent

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People with anxiety disorders, like social anxiety, may self-medicate with alcohol to alleviate their symptoms, which can lead to alcohol dependence.

Fern Has Always Been Quite Anxious