Motivational enhancement therapy has as its goal
A)helping the user move to another "stage of change."
B)helping the user "hit bottom."
C)confronting the user with all of the bad consequences of his or her behavior.
D)finding alternative activities to draw the user away from the substance.

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The goal of motivational enhancement therapy is to help the user move to another "stage of change." This means that the therapy is designed to help individuals who may be ambivalent or resistant to change their behavior to become more motivated and ready to make positive changes. The therapy is focused on helping the individual identify and strengthen their own internal motivations for change.

Motivational Enhancement Therapy Has as Its Goal