Why is the simplest strategy for remaining alcohol-free simply to avoid situations where alcohol is present?

Avoiding situations where alcohol is present reduces exposure to the substance and the temptation to drink. If alcohol is not available in the situation, it is harder to give in to an urge to drink, which makes B, “You cannot be tempted to drink alcohol if none is available,” the best answer. The other choices make claims about cost, what situations someone should be involved in, or choosing when to drink; they do not explain why avoidance helps someone remain alcohol-free.

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