A relapse or recidivism is a recurrence of a past (typically medical) condition. For example MS or malaria often exhibit peaks of activity and sometimes long periods of dormancy.Relapse in relation to drug misuse is resuming the use of a drug or a chemical substance after one or more periods of abstinence.
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