1st April 2022

A 59-year-old man presents to the GP due to his concerns over his drinking

A 59-year-old man presents to the GP due to his concerns over his drinking. He has worked as a chef for many years and began drinking to cope with the stresses of work. He has recently retired and reports having drunk increasing amounts since then – although he “never feels drunk”. If he goes a day without drinking, he feels “sick and shaky” and gets “horrible headaches”.

Which features of alcohol dependence syndrome is this man describing? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.