A 50-year-old male with mental illness coupled with drug and alcohol abuse is referred to a social worker specializing in Motivational Interviewing. The client is aware he has a drug and alcohol problem but is not ready to seriously commit himself to

change. He is MOST likely in which of the following stages of change:

a) Pre-contemplation
b) Contemplation
c) Preparation
d) Maintenance


Answer: B

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