The correct answer is option 2: Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
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Assertion (A): People who abuse alcohol drink large amounts regularly and rely on it to help themselves face difficult situations. This statement accurately describes a key characteristic of alcohol abuse or dependence. Individuals struggling with alcohol abuse often consume large quantities frequently and develop a psychological reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism for stress, anxiety, or other difficult situations. So, A is true.
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Reason (R): People who drink regularly, build up a tolerance for alcohol and they need to drink even greater amounts to feel its effects. This statement is also true. With regular alcohol consumption, the body adapts, leading to increased tolerance. This means the individual needs to consume more alcohol to achieve the same initial effects they once experienced with smaller amounts.
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Now, let's consider if Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A). While tolerance (described in R) is a physiological consequence of regular drinking and often contributes to an individual drinking larger amounts, it doesn't fully explain why people rely on alcohol to face difficult situations (as stated in A). The reliance on alcohol to cope with difficulties is more related to psychological dependence and the perceived effects of alcohol in reducing anxiety or stress, even if those effects diminish over time due to tolerance. The increased consumption due to tolerance and the reliance for coping are related aspects of alcohol abuse but are driven by different underlying mechanisms (physiological adaptation vs. psychological dependence).
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