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.

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In the precontemplation stage, individuals do not even recognize that they have a problem and do not have any intention of changing their behavior. Sam's belief that he is just being a typical college student indicates that he is not yet considering changing his behavior.

Sam Has a Problem with Alcohol