A relapse following prolonged sobriety can overwhelm the body with lethal toxins and cause drowsiness. Alcoholics also have a large rate of suicide with depression accompanying a sense of failure and despair in those who relapse. Seek support from a loved one and do whatever is necessary to reclaim sobriety the author said. This is imperative if individuals who had relapsed must return either to treatment or to sober living situations. Just because you’ve effectively avoided drinking and using only