Which statement is most likely to be made by a client who is successfully participating in a sub-stance abuse rehabilitation program?
1. "I don't think I would change very much about my life if I had it to do over."
2. "Life has treated me well over the years. I'm pretty satisfied."
3. "I did things my own way and made a pretty bad mess of things."
4. "I don't have much to make amends for. I didn't hurt others…only myself with my behaviors."
ANS: 3
Option 3 indicates acceptance of reality and responsibility, but options 1, 2, and 4 are indications of denial.
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