Relapse is a common occurrence in addiction recovery from "summary" of Never Enough by Judith Grisel
Addiction treatment is seldom a linear path. It is not a simple matter of making the decision to quit and then holding fast to that resolve. Instead, it is often a series of starts and stops, progressions and regressions. Relapse, or the return to substance use after a period of abstinence, is a common occurrence in addiction recovery. The reasons for relapse are varied and complex. They can be triggered by environmental cues, stress, social pressure, or even by changes in brain chemistry. Sometimes, a person may relapse due to overconfidence or a sense of complacency after a period of sobriety. Other times, the cravings and withdrawal symptoms become too overwhelming to resist. It is important to understand that relapse does not equate...
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