The Fourth of July is an incredibly festive time. Millions of American families celebrate freedom and independence. There are barbecues, festivals, fireworks and families spending quality time ...

It’s a common story: A recovering alcoholic has gone years without a drink, and out of the blue, they go on a binge No matter how long a former addict has gone without the use of drugs or alcohol, the ...

Relapse isn’t a failure. It’s a signal. It tells us that something deeper is still driving our old behaviors. For decades, I’ve studied the science of addiction, relapse, and behavior change through ...

Stress, loneliness and family tension can all be powerful relapse triggers for those struggling with addiction around the ...

For many people with alcohol use disorder, certain cues — like seeing a glass of wine in a movie, or a happy hour through a bar window — can trigger powerful drinking-related memories long after ...

What do “being on your A Game” and “feeling like crap” have in common? Traditional gender stereotypes can influence the drinking patterns and relapse behaviors of men and women. One commercial for ...

At least 30 million Americans suffer from eating disorders. While difficult to navigate at the best of times, these disorders are an even heavier burden during the holiday season, a time that should ...

Relapse is a common feature of addiction recovery – two in three patients treated for substance use disorder in the United States relapse within 12 months, according to the Journal of the American ...

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.