Thanks for your replies.
Zencat, i tend toward your viewpoint.
Originally Posted by
zencat 
I have considered for myself that a “relapse” is to mean that I have returned to continual drug use with no immediate end in sight. And a “slip” for me indicates that I have an intention to remain in the recovery process, but my program needs some adjustments.
And i bring this up, because in some posts, people really get agitated if there is a 'slip'.
Both alcoholics in recovery, and Friends and Family.
And i'm trying to understand their rational for getting so angry/fearful
at what is a 'slip'.
I'm assuming the alcohol drug can really be addictive for some folks, in that
once they have a little, they really can't stop.
I'm not judging, i'm just trying to understand.