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Terry's case: A Youth at Risk

Question 13

When you broach the issue of abstinence from drugs, Terry says that he is not ready to quit but is considering options.

Using the Prochaska-DiClemente model of behaviour modification steps, where would Terry be?

The Stages of Changing Behaviour Relapse Maintenance Precontemplation Contemplation Relapse Planning & Preparation Action Relapse _

Precontemplation
Contemplation
Preparation
Action
Maintenance

Source : Canadian AIDS Society, Under the influence: Making the connection between HIV/AIDS and substance use. Canadian Public Health Association, October 1997, pp 67-68.