There are many reasons people with good intentions might have a relapse. If they have just stopped drinking or using drugs, they might not realize how serious their addiction is. Even if they've been in treatment or self-help groups for a time, they may feel that, while certain rules apply to others, it's different for them. They may begin to feel safer, thinking that they're cured and end their treatment too soon. Relapse Certain triggers set off our desire for food, substances, and behaviors.
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Situations, people, and times of day can all be triggers. They can be overwhelming or subtle. You became sober a month after he was transferred to another plant. For each person, the triggers are different. If you are chemically dependent, it's important to look at what might be your triggers, and to practice your tools of recovery when they're present.