Which of the following describes a second stage of alcoholism and occasional drinker, uses alcohol to relieve stress, a drink or becomes totally dependent on alcohol a person rapidly loses their mental, emotional and physical health. A binge drinker is able to reduce our dependence on alcohol by reducing stress.

The correct description is: A person gradually becomes totally dependent on alcohol and rapidly loses their mental, emotional, and physical health. A binge drinker may temporarily reduce their dependence on alcohol by using it to relieve stress, but the overall pattern indicates a worsening stage of alcoholism.