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When someone relapses, their addiction is often worse than before. The feelings of shame and guilt further drive the substance abusing behavior in an effort to numb any uncomfortable emotions. Each day the person continues using makes recovery going back to rehab more difficult. Relapse must be taken seriously, as a return to drug or…
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