Discuss possible aetiology of your patient alcohol addiction

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Beverly Hills is an 80 years old women with past medical history of High blood pressure which has been managed with medication. She is retired nurse and lives alone as her kids moved out and her husband passed away 4 years before due to cancer. She has been independent and active for her lifetime ;however, when it came to growing old she suddenly realized that she was feeling lonely. She increasingly gets used to drinking alcohol just to keep her busy and adapt new life Based on your neurotransmitter changes discussed, discuss at least ONE possible aetiology of your patient's alcohol addiction. In your answer, you must also discuss the concepts of psychological dependence, physical dependence and alcohol tolerance.

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