Relapse is common early in recovery. This is due to PAWS and the brain chemistry and neurotransmitters being imbalanced. Also, it's just a matter of establishing new habits. But when the brain chemistry is naturally so out of whack, the pleasure center and emotional regulation areas of the brain and such, it's like the cards seem stacked against us... that's why it's important to get a recovery plan in place that keeps you accountable, and repairs the nutritional deficiencies and helps to get the brain healing...