Carol has tried to quit cocaine for the past year, but she has been unsuccessful. She plans to join a therapeutic community next Monday. Carol is in the _______ stage of change.

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Carol has already taken steps towards quitting cocaine by trying to quit for the past year. Joining a therapeutic community next Monday shows that she is in the preparation stage, where she is actively making plans and taking steps towards making a change.

Carol Has Tried to Quit Cocaine for the Past Year