A relapse is a "planned, pre-meditated event" - not something that happens as a result of one weak moment. Constant, daily vigilance is important in order to stay on a good spiritual and mental path. Unfortunately, often times when someone comes back into the rooms after a drinking "episode", I am not that surprised. It is often the same basic steps and principles that are missing from their life - lack of contact with a sponsor, a higher power, and a drop-off in meeting attendance. There is usually no step-work being done and certainly not being utilized in everyday life to overcome challenges. Of course, these statements are generalizations and not absolutes - just my opinion based on observation
