Like many forms of substance abuse, alcoholism develops through stages. Which of the following stages is the most advanced and t
he most difficult to recover from? abuse addiction dependenceLike many forms of substance abuse, alcoholism develops through stages. Which of the following stages is the most advanced and the most difficult to recover from? A. abuse
B. addiction
C. dependence
C. Dependence, because once a drinker becomes emotionally dependent on alcohol, it becomes an integral part of the drinker's life and an absence of it can irritate or agitate the drinker. Good luck with your health course!
