Tolerance, cravings, and withdrawal are symptoms of ______.

A) alcohol dependence
B) social drinking
C) binge drinking
D) alcohol poisoning

Tolerance, cravings, and withdrawal are symptoms of alcohol dependence, which is a chronic disease that occurs when a person drinks alcohol excessively and becomes unable to control their drinking. Social drinking refers to moderate or occasional drinking in a social setting, while binge drinking refers to consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short period of time. Alcohol poisoning is a dangerous condition that can occur when a person drinks a toxic amount of alcohol in a short period of time, leading to a range of symptoms including confusion, seizures, and coma. While alcohol dependence can lead to alcohol poisoning, the two are distinct conditions.