STAGES OF CHANGE
People in Recovery
100

THE STAGE IN WHICH A PERSON BEGINS TO THINK ABOUT CHANGING, CUTTING DOWN, MODERATING, OR QUITTING THE ADDICTIVE BEHAVIOR. 

COMPTEMPLATION STAGE
100

Marvel’s 2008 movie Iron Man revived his stalled career

Robert Downy Jr.

200
IN THIS STAGE THE PERSON IS GENERALLY NOT CONCERNED WITH MAKING CHANGES

PRECOMPTEMPLATION

200

He was one of America’s best FRIENDS from 1994 to 2004

Matthew Perry

300
IN THIS STAGE REAL CHANGE BEGINS TO HAPPEN.  THE PERSON STARTS CHANGING THEIR BEHAVIOR.

ACTION STAGE

300

This recovery celebrity was a judge on American Idol, has chart-topping songs, and is married to superstar Nicole Kidman

Keith Urban

400
THIS STAGE IS CONCERNED WITH CONTINUING TO ACHIEVE PROGRESS.
MAINTENANCE
400

This Recovery Addict is known for his role as Harry Potter

Daniel Radcliffe

500

IN THIS STAGE A INDIVIDUAL IS TAKING STEPS TO PLAN AND PREPARE FOR CHANGE.

PREPARATION STAGE

500

Addiction was a lifelong battle for the Star Wars actress.

Carrie Fisher

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