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addiction: relapse


Recurrence of psychoactive substance dependent behavior in an individual who has previously achieved and maintained abstinence for a significant period of time beyond withdrawal.*

Also: falling off the wagon; out on maneuvers; recidivism; relapse; slip
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*Excerpt with permission from Graham, Allan W. & Schultz, Terry K. (Editors) Principles of Addiction Medicine, 2nd Edition Hardcover 1998 (American Society of Addiction Medicine)



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