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Relapse rates associated with drug addiction are similar to the rates associated with other chronic medical conditions, including Type I diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. With addiction, relapse stems from complex and persistent effects on the brain and behavior. As with any chronic medical condition, relapse does not mean that treatment has failed or cannot be successful. On the contrary, relapse in drug addiction demonstrates the importance of continuing to provide treatment.