Since the pandemic in the early 2020s, people have been dealing with collective stressors. This has included social isolation ...

Clinicians at Desert Hope note that relapse often begins mentally before any physical return to substance use occurs. Recognizing the warning signs early and reaching out for help can be critical for ...

As you recover from an opioid use disorder, it’s harder on some days than others to avoid using. In fact, 40% to 60% of people with substance abuse disorder (SUD) have a relapse at some point. To keep ...

The journey through addiction recovery often begins with well-meaning attempts to quit through personal determination or casual support networks. However, when dealing with substance dependence, these ...

Whether the substance involved is crack cocaine or alcohol or a behavior such as gambling, the common denominator of all addictions is continued use despite the development of negative ...

EEEEexposure to heroin sharply reduces levels of the protein necessary for developing and maintaining the brain’s synapses, a preclinical study by UB researchers has found. The development of ...

I had a problem with alcohol and substance addiction 25 years ago and ended up receiving treatment. My life has changed dramatically since then. A few years down the line, I decided I would like to ...

Recovery from bulimia nervosa isn’t always a straight path. It’s common to experience lapses or relapses along the way. These setbacks don’t mean failure — they’re opportunities to learn and ...