Factors Associated with Relapse for Patients with Substance Use Disorder: An Integrative Review

Volume 20 No 7 (2022)

Afaf S. Nuwara, Ferial Hayajneh

DOI: 10.14704/nq.2022.20.7.NQ33375

Abstract

Aim: Reviewing the existed literature that addresses the factors influencing relapse among patients with SUD. Background: Substance Use Disorder is defined as a chronic relapsing condition which is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. Relapse is referred to failing in person’s attempt to change substance use behaviors or returning to pretreatment levels of using substances.

Keywords

Substance Use Disorder, Relapse, Abstinence, Influencing Factors, Causes

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