Steve is a 32 year old male who was referred for an alcohol evaluation after receiving a DWI charge. Steve stated that he does not believe he has an alcohol problem and that he received the DWI charge because he was unfairly targeted by the police. A breathalizer taken at the scene yielded a BAC twice the legal limit.
Steve expressed anger at receiving this charge, as he had had a prior DWI three years earlier. In reviewing his alcohol use, he admits to periods of time when he cannot recall the events of an evening due to his alcohol consumption. Steve stated that he has been thrown out of and banned from several bars because he tends to get into physical fights when he gets drunk. Steve said his girlfriend had given him an ultimatum to stop drinking, and because he does not like ultimatums, he refused to stop drinking and the relationship ended.
Steve admitted to experiencing tremors when he stopped drinking for three days after the DWI charge.
He stated that he does not think he has a drinking problem because his father was an alcoholic, and his drinking was more severe than Steve's.
- Based on your understanding of abnormal psychology, propose a diagnosis for Steven.
- Provide three pieces of clinical information to support your diagnosis.
- Suggest a treatment approach for Steve.
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