“The opportunity was there”: Applying Routine Activity Theory to relapse into substance use
Criminology & Criminal Justice
Published online on January 21, 2026
Abstract
Criminology & Criminal Justice, Ahead of Print.
Relapse is an integral part of substance use recovery, yet research on minimizing relapse is limited. Routine Activity Theory posits that when offenders and targets meet where guardians are absent, crime will occur. Conceptualizing relapse in terms of ...
Relapse is an integral part of substance use recovery, yet research on minimizing relapse is limited. Routine Activity Theory posits that when offenders and targets meet where guardians are absent, crime will occur. Conceptualizing relapse in terms of ...