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Addiction & Relapse Addiction is a disease that can be treated with the help of medical professionals.1 It is a chronic disease that affects the brain and is influenced by a person’s genetics, their environment, and their individual life experiences.1 Relapse is when a person has returned to abusing substances after a period of not using.2 […]

Unfortunately, relapse is a part of the recovery process for many people. This doesn’t mean treatment failed, but it could signal treatment may need to be resumed or adjusted. This page will define relapse, go over some of the reasons it happens, and discuss relapse prevention techniques. What is Relapse? A relapse is a return […]