Review Question - QID 210790

A 32-year-old man comes with his wife to the primary care physician because she is concerned about his drinking behavior. Specifically, he drinks 7 drinks every day and has abandoned many social activities that he previously enjoyed. In addition, he starts drinking in the morning because he feels shaky when he does not have a drink. When asked about his behavior, the man says that he knows that he probably should drink less but feels that he is not motivated enough to change. He says that perhaps the topic should be addressed again next year. Which of the following stages does this patient's behavior most likely represent?