Clients and loved ones often come into therapy wanting to end their compulsive behaviors, but few recognize the realization of what that encompasses. People will swear to never go back to their "drug ...

A systematic review and Delphi study creates a new consensus statement on the meaning and measurement of relapse in ...

I never get over the weirdness of introducing myself to a group of people at a 12-step meeting. “Hi, I’m T and I’m an addict,” is how I have started a lot of conversations. Other people in recovery ...

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.

A young man in recovery from addiction once gave me his perspective on the painful consequences of relapse: “It’s not the relapse that troubles me,” he said. “It’s the self-beating that comes ...

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 ...

Methamphetamine addiction has long been framed as a story of dopamine gone haywire, with the drug flooding the brain’s reward ...

Cancer diagnosis and treatment significantly increase stress levels, which can persist even after achieving remission. Regular follow-ups with oncologists are essential for monitoring but also serve ...