The Stage of Change When Drug Use Stops for the First

question 36

Multiple Choice

The stage of change when drug use stops for the first time is the _________ stage.

• A) preparation
• B) contemplation
• C) action
• D) maintenance

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Definitions:

Direct Approach

A method of communication or problem-solving that is straightforward and tackles an issue or objective head-on, without avoidance.

Persuasive Messages

Communications designed to convince or influence an audience to take a specific action or adopt a particular belief by appealing to reason or emotion.

Analogy

A comparison between two things, typically on the basis of their structure and for the purpose of explanation or clarification.

Familiar

Well known from long or close association, easily recognized or understood based on prior experience.