During which stages do most clients typically enter treatment?

Clients typically enter treatment during the precontemplation and contemplation stages. During the precontemplation stage, individuals may not recognize that they have a problem or may be resistant to acknowledging the need for change. In this stage, social workers often focus on raising awareness about the potential consequences of addiction and motivating the client to consider treatment.

In the contemplation stage, clients are more aware of their issues and may be considering the possibility of change but have not yet committed to taking action. This is a crucial phase for social workers, as it provides an opportunity to explore ambivalence and reinforce the benefits of entering treatment.

The combination of these stages reflects a readiness to engage in the treatment process, making them critical points where intervention and support can facilitate movement toward action and ultimately recovery.