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Relapse (Verb)

Go back to bad behavior; "Those who recidivate are often minor criminals".

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

The former smoker began to relapse after being offered a cigarette by a friend at the party.
He struggled with addiction for years and relapsed several times before finally finding long-term sobriety.
After a few years of good behavior, the ex-con relapsed into his old pattern of committing petty thefts.
The warning signs of his past destructive behavior were clear, but he couldn't help but relapse when under stress.
Years of therapy were undone when she relapsed into her old habits after a falling out with her loved ones.

Deteriorate in health; "he relapsed".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The patient seemed to be recovering but relapsed after contracting a new infection while in the hospital.
Her cancer went into remission, but she relapsed six months later.
After years of sobriety, he relapsed into his old drinking habits.
Despite taking medication, the disease symptoms worsened as she relapsed into the acute phase.
The musician's promising comeback was cut short when she relapsed into addictive behavior.