Mental health and dementiaQuestion 722 of 1700
What does "relapse" mean for a person with a substance use disorder?
- Going back to use after a break
- Complete recovery with no risk of returning to use
- A hospital stay to safely remove the substance
- Joining a peer support group after treatment
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Correct answer: Going back to use after a break
Relapse is going back to use after a period of abstinence.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026