Sam has a problem with alcohol. He gets drunk at parties four to five nights a week and it is not uncommon for him to experience blackouts. Despite his friends' concerns, Sam does not think he has a problem and believes that he is just being a typical college student. Sam would most likely be classified as being in the _____ stage of change.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: precontemplation

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