Term ID: T4757

Relapse

/relapse/
Return to previous problematic behaviors or symptoms after a period of improvement or recovery.
Example: Individuals with depression experiencing return of symptoms after successful treatment, or substance users returning to drug use.

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Reference: Marlatt & Donovan (2005)