Relapse definition

Relapse means the process which may result in the return to the use of substances after a period of abstinence.
Relapse means a single instance of a beneficiary's substance use or a beneficiary's return to a pattern of substance use.
Relapse means a return to the pattern of substance misuse as well as the process during which indicators appear prior to the person's return to the pattern of substance misuse or a re-appearance or exacerbation of physical, psychological, or emotional symptoms of impairment.

Examples of Relapse in a sentence

  • Relapse prevention can be used as a stand-alone substance use treatment program or as an aftercare program to sustain gains achieved during initial substance use treatment.

  • Relapse Prevention: A behavioral self-control program that teaches individuals with substance addiction how to anticipate and cope with the potential for relapse.

  • Contractor will implement Medication Policy, Narcotic Replacement Therapy Policy, and Relapse Policy by January 1, 2008.

  • Treatment for the youth will also involve evidence-based Relapse Prevention curricula approved by the Manager of AOD Specialized Treatment.

  • Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs): Contractors will implement—and assess fidelity to—at the least two of the following EBPs per service modality: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Relapse Prevention, Trauma-Informed Treatment and Psycho-Education.


More Definitions of Relapse

Relapse means progressive irresponsible, inappropriate and dysfunctional behavior patterns that could lead to resumption of alcohol or drug use. “Relapse” also refers to the resumption of alcohol or drug use.
Relapse. - means any use of, or obtaining for the purpose of using, alcohol or other drugs or substances that may impair the ability to practice, including a return to the pattern of impairment activities, by one previously diagnosed and treated for drug or alcohol abuse or dependence. This does not apply to substances obtained pursuant to the direction of a treating physician who has knowledge of the patient's history and the disease of addiction, or pursuant to the direction of a physician in a medical emergency.
Relapse means progressive irresponsible, inappropriate and dysfunctional behavior patterns that could lead to resumption of alcohol or drug use or problem gambling. “Relapse” also refers to the resumption of alcohol or drug use or problem gambling.
Relapse means the return to the pattern of substance abuse as well as the process during which indicators appear prior to the person's resumption of substance abuse or a re- appearance or exacerbation of physical, psychological or emotional symptoms of impairment.
Relapse means a return to substance use after a period of abstinence.
Relapse means any use of, or obtaining for the purpose of using, drugs, alcohol, psychoactive substances, or any use of other substances that impair the ability to practice; it also includes a positive drug screen or a return to a pattern of impairment activities which affects the licensee or registrant's ability to practice. Relapse also refers to a mental health or mental illness episode that impacts or impairs the ability to practice pharmacy or conduct authorized activities within a pharmacy with the requisite judgment, skill or competence to ensure the safety of the public.
Relapse means any use of, or obtaining for the purpose of using, alcohol or a drug or substance that may impair ability to practice, by someone who has received a diagnosis of and treatment for chemical dependency or abuse, except pursuant to the directions of a treating physician who has knowledge of the patient's history and of the disease of addiction, or pursuant to the direction of a physician in a medical emergency. An instance of use that occurs during detoxification treatment or inpatient or residential treatment before a practitioner's disease of addiction has been brought into remission does not constitute a relapse.