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Substance dependence, like diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and many other diseases, is a remittent illness (1). When a patient with diabetes, for example, is found to have very low or very high blood sugar, adjustments in medication, diet, and daily activities are made in the treatment plan in order to minimize long-term complications. Unfortunately, because of the stigma involved, an individual who has been abstinent but has relapsed to abusing drugs and alcohol is more likely to receive a lecture rather than a treatment plan. This chapter addresses factors leading to relapse and appropriate ways of preventing and dealing with relapse.
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Kelly, T.J., Gaither, J.M., King, L.J. (2007). Relapse. In: Lessenger, J.E., Roperd, G.F. (eds) Drug Courts. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-71433-2_25
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