Brandon consistently drinks a fifth of vodka at least five

Last updated: 7/24/2022

Brandon consistently drinks a fifth of vodka at least five times per week. This has greatly increased his chance of serious liver damage and premature death. Because he drinks at home, the behavior harms no one else. According to the DSM-5, is Brett's behavior consistent with the definition of a mental disorder? Yes, because most people in society engage in this behavior Yes, because he is persistently acting in a way that is harmful and dangerous No, because his behavior must also harm the well-being of others in the community No, because there is no evidence that his actions are out of his own control