John is a regular drinker. When he does not drink alcohol for an extended period he begins to feel nauseated and craves alcohol. Because of this unpleasant feeling, John chooses to drink and then the unpleasant feelings go away. What has happened to John?

John has been addicted to Alcohol

Explanation:

Addiction has following characteristics:

Very Habitual consumption Person's extremely urge-ful demand Person's obsession with the thing (constant thinking about it) Instant Gratification (unreasonable happiness & relaxation feeling after consuming the good) Withdrawal Symptoms (person feels extreme craving, restlessness, irritation & even depression - when trying to cease the good or activity)

John is a regular drinker. This symbolises his habitual demand. On not drinking alcohol, he feels sickening craving. This symbolises withdrawal symptoms difficulties. When he drinks again, he starts feeling better. This symbolises instant gratification.

All these addiction features present in John : show that - He has been an Alcohol addict.