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

Books and Other Media: Follow the hypertext link to purchase items.

• Down to the Bone DVD Vera Farmiga 2003
•  Finding Amanda Matthew Broderick, Brittany Snow, Maura Tierney, and Steve Coogan 2008
• Finding Nemo DVDAlbert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres 2003
• Postcards from the Edge DVD Meryl Streep, Shirley MacLaine, Dennis Quaid, and Gene Hackman 2001
• Sherrybaby DVD Maggie Gyllenhaal, Brad William Henke 2007

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