According to this chapter, interventions are most likely to be effective in getting individuals into treatment when:

A. parents come down hard on the penalties they will impose on their children.
B. more family members are aware of a problem.
C. addicts recognize their behavior has been a problem.
D. adolescents are compelled to go through a formal intervention process.
E. parents are present, even though they might be divorced or separated.


Answer: C

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