Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

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What characterizes alcohol dependency?

Inability to stop drinking
Engagement in binge drinking
A co-occurring anxiety disorder
Cravings for alcohol only in social settings

The correct answer is: Inability to stop drinking

Alcohol dependency is primarily characterized by the inability to stop drinking, which reflects a person’s loss of control over their alcohol consumption. This inability signifies that despite the awareness of negative consequences associated with alcohol use, individuals continue to drink. It often results from physical and psychological dependence on alcohol, where withdrawal symptoms may occur when not drinking. While binge drinking can be associated with alcohol use disorders, it does not solely define dependency; not all individuals who binge drink are dependent. Additionally, having a co-occurring anxiety disorder is not a definitive characteristic of alcohol dependency, although such disorders can influence drinking behavior. Likewise, cravings for alcohol in only social settings suggest a different pattern of use and do not encompass the broader behavioral and physiological aspects of dependency, which can occur regardless of the setting. Thus, the inability to stop drinking is a core characteristic that defines alcohol dependency.