Calcium is unique among metals because its ions have a very large concentration gradient across the plasma membrane of all cells, from 10 â3 M Ca 2+ outside, to 10 â7 M Ca 2+ inside.
Originally Posted by Quinne. I think it has a lot to do with motives.... What I learned through studying Alcohol & other Drug work is that in counselling terms, a lapse is a hiccup and a relapse is full-blown return to old behaviours, as well as active addiction.
The Difference between a Slip and a Relapse. A slip is considered to be a less serious occurrence than a relapse. Both events are negative, but they differ in the degree of impact they will have on the life of the individual.Slips are when people pick up alcohol or drugs after a period of sobriety but stop again almost right away.n order to avoid a full-blown relapse they will need to take action such as: * The most important thing is for the individual to not engage in any further alcohol or drug abuse. The thinking of the person who has slipped can be treacherous.