During which stage of recovery is a peer typically not considering change?

In the precontemplation stage of recovery, individuals are typically not considering change. This stage is characterized by a lack of awareness or acknowledgment of the problems caused by their behavior or condition. Individuals in precontemplation may not see their situation as problematic and therefore have no inclination to make any changes. They might be resistant to feedback or insight from others about their need for change, reinforcing their status in this stage.

In contrast, the contemplation stage involves recognizing the need for change and beginning to consider it, while the action stage represents active efforts to make changes. The maintenance stage is focused on sustaining the changes made in the earlier stages to prevent relapse. Each of these subsequent stages includes some level of consideration or action towards change, which is why they do not apply to the context of precontemplation.