Drug rehabilitation programs often require that patients discontinue contact with old "using" friends, and maintain friendships with new "clean" friends only. One reason this makes sense from a social psychological standpoint is that by changing their social networks in this way, ____.
A)patients will have a better shot at creating new, more positive self-concepts
B)patients will be forced to engage in more introspection
C)patients will engage in more self-awareness
D)patients will be less likely to experience the overjustification effect

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Changing social networks to include "clean" friends helps patients in drug rehabilitation programs create new, more positive self-concepts by surrounding themselves with individuals who support their recovery and reflect the positive changes they are trying to make in their lives. This can reinforce their identity as someone who is recovering and help them adopt new behaviors and attitudes that support their sobriety.

Drug Rehabilitation Programs Often Require That Patients Discontinue Contact with Old