I was around fifteen when I saw two guys snorting powder off a sink in a local club. Confused, I stood there, waiting for my turn to use the sink. However, a voice from one of the occupied stalls sounded off.
"Ey, Pablo. Draw me up! But without a cap, please! Pa-ha-ha-ha!"
One of the possible reasons a person relapses could be a need to change strategy. When in active addiction, many lack structure, routine, and consistency in their daily lives, so when they first get sober they do their best to stick to a schedule. While this is an excellent way to begin, it can begin to feel mundane when a recovering person is vulnerable.
Physical Dependence
Perhaps the most glaring and obvious reason for relapse is because we were physically addicted to the substance. Many drugs can cause what is known as post-acute withdrawal symptoms, known as PAWS, where cravings and several physical and emotional symptoms associated with drug use can continue well past treatment.
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