Asked by Shelby Donahue on Jun 07, 2024

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Older adults with an alcohol use disorder may not experience which criterion?

A) Tolerance
B) Craving
C) Physical dependence
D) Both a and c

Older Adults

A population group typically defined as individuals over the age of 65, often with unique healthcare, social, and psychological needs.

Alcohol Use Disorder

A health disorder marked by the inability to cease or regulate drinking, even when faced with negative effects on relationships, work, or well-being.

Tolerance

A physiological condition where higher doses of a substance are required over time to achieve the same effect, often seen in the context of drug use.

  • Highlight the differences between inadequate control and further diagnostic criteria in Substance Use Disorders.
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Dhuha alsibaniJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Older adults with an alcohol use disorder may not experience both tolerance and physical dependence as these symptoms may not manifest in the same way as they do in younger individuals. However, craving is a criterion that can still be present in older adults with an alcohol use disorder.