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Abstract Background: relapse occurs when the addict resumes his or her addictive behavior after a period of abstinence, there are many risk factors for relapse & they vary from person to person. Results: the independent relapse predictors are; Using mono substance, the non-joining of group therapy after treatment or during period of abstinence, using heroin as a main substance of abuse, more than 50% chance having stress according to Life event scale, experiencing a shorter period of abstinence and failure of trying to quit substances at home. Conclusion: Relapse is rarely caused by any single factor and often is the result of an interaction of individual, situational, physiological and socio-cultural factors. |