The return to harmful drug use after a period of abstinence is called ______.
A) a binge
B) withdrawal
C) a relapse
D) tolerance

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A relapse refers to the return to harmful drug use after a period of abstinence. A binge is a period of excessive drug use, withdrawal is a set of symptoms that occur when someone stops using a drug, and tolerance refers to a decrease in the effects of a drug over time, requiring larger doses to achieve the same effect. Only "a relapse" fits the description given in the question.

The Return to Harmful Drug Use After a Period of Abstinence