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Relapse is as common to the world of substance abuse treatment as injury is to the world of professional sports. In fact, some experts estimate that up to 95 percent of people in recovery experience at least one relapse prior to achieving long-term sobriety. Unlike the arena of professional sports, however, where preparation and experience go a long way toward preventing disaster, addiction afflicts the mind and body in insidious ways, making the journey of those caught in its grips even more difficult and holding their lives in a delicate balance. Many people erroneously assume that a relapse begins whenever someone in recovery drinks or uses. Although this assumption describes relapse in simple, technical terms—relapse is usually a slower, more gradual process that begins long before this occurs. Like addiction itself—relapse progresses in stages—and recognizing the warning signs is a critical aspect of prevention. What is known as an “emotional relapse” is a common precursor to actual relapse and one that frequently catches people by surprise. Those experiencing an emotional relapse may not be consciously thinking of using and appear outwardly committed to recovery. Mentally, they may even be fully committed to the idea of sobriety and hopeful about their chances. However, their underlying emotions are negative, chaotic, or out-of-touch and primed to be triggered. The following are classic examples of emotional relapse signs—all of which mirror symptoms of post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS):
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