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The reality of relapse

The reality of relapse

An estimated 66 percent of addicted clients will relapse within three months of treatment, with rates increasing to 85 percent within one year (Sinha, 2011).

Prepare an approximately 250-word response that details how this statistic might affect you as you engage in substance abuse counseling, and what steps you might take to address any adverse impacts.

For references:

Read Chapters 10 and 13 of the text Substance Use Counseling: Theory and Practice.

Read Chapter 7 of the text Learning the Language of Addiction Counseling.