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relapse Relapse is a return to substance use after treatment or a period of abstinence.

Relapse is a return to substance use after treatment or a period of abstinence. In this context, it is understood as an outcome shaped by biological, psychological, and social influences, with some factors increasing risk and others helping protect ongoing recovery.

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Drafting source: Naeem Sajid; Rasheed Amna; Ali Hasnain. Risk and protective factors for relapse after residential substance use treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. 2026; DOI 10.1186/s12888-026-08330-4; article XML SHA-256 9f09c10aa6bcb1ec469d70a58235ddf5b1c3cc2645dc599e6ccf6348312d4455. “Risk and protective factors for relapse after residential substance use treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis” (10.1186/s12888-026-08330-4).
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