Sam has a problem with alcohol. He gets substantially drunk at parties four to five nights a week and it is not uncommon for him to experience blackouts. Despite his friends' concerns, Sam doesn't 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.

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Sam is in the precontemplation stage because he does not recognize his behavior as a problem and believes it is typical, indicating a lack of awareness or denial about the need for change.

Sam Has a Problem with Alcohol