The holidays can be especially stressful for people in recovery, with disrupted routines and social pressure increasing the risk of relapse. Experts say having a holiday relapse prevention plan can ...

Addiction has causes that are neurobiological, psychological and structural. Treating these drivers is as important as ...

If you're someone or know someone recovering from addiction, you've likely seen a relapse. The rug gets pulled out from under you, the other shoe drops, and old feelings of worry and fear come ...

Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite successful treatment, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety and may relapse.

Most people in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction will relapse at some point in their lives. That’s just the nature of the beast. Even people who have been sober for years often struggle at first ...

Inpatient alcohol rehab (sometimes called residential treatment) doesn’t have one universal length. Most programs are built in phases, and the “right” timeline depends on your withdrawal risk, relapse ...

As the new year nears, some people may find themselves at New Year's Eve parties filled with music, laughter, friends and alcohol, but such celebrations can also cause relapses for others recovering ...

John F. Kelly, PhD, of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper published in Frontiers in Public Health, “Long-term relapse: ...

On National Anti-Drug Addiction Day, it's crucial to highlight the growing challenge of substance abuse in India. In India, commonly used and easily accessible drugs include cannabis (bhang, ganja, ...