The abstinence violation effect is thought to increase the likelihood of relapsing by causing the person to view a lapse as a single instance where their current coping skills have been exceeded.

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The abstinence violation effect increases the likelihood of relapse by causing the person to view a lapse as a failure of self-control, leading to feelings of guilt and a full-blown relapse, rather than a single instance of exceeded coping skills.

The Abstinence Violation Effect Is Thought to Increase the Likelihood