Why do people start drinking again?

Why do people start drinking again?

Gail Priddy (Deputy Director) gives expert video advice on: What is a relapse?; How can I stay off alcohol?; Why do people start drinking again? and more...

I think often people can trick themselves into believing that they didn't have a problem in the first place, or they've no longer got a problem. It's going to be okay, one drink won't hurt, one session, or I need to do this because it's someone's birthday and perhaps not properly addressing the issues that underlie the problems.