A patient with a history of heavy alcohol use is seen at the clinic with acute gastritis. Which statement by the patient indicates that the patient is in the contemplation stage of change?

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This statement indicates that the patient recognizes that alcohol use is the reason for the gastritis but is not yet willing to make a change. The statement "I am older and wiser now, and I know I can change my drinking behavior" indicates a patient at the preparation stage. The remaining two statements are typical of the precontemplation stage.

A Patient with a History of Heavy Alcohol Use Is