Cravings affect addiction recovery and relapse. Treatment must help the person with substance use disorder relearn healthy ...

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 ...

Research on the biological basis of addiction has found that the critical epigenetic enzyme histone deacetylase 5 (HDAC5) limits the expression of the gene Scn4b, regulating neuronal activity and ...

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 ...

Why does stress trigger drinking? A new study identifies a direct brain circuit between stress centers and habit-forming regions.

India, April 2 -- Have you ever wondered why stressful moments make it so hard to resist habits like drinking?

Relapses are often associated with a major disruption in a person’s life, such as a job loss or legal problem. They’re usually preceded by early warning signs that appear a week or so in advance, says ...

Lamar Odom’s journey from a near-fatal 2015 overdose to recovery highlights the harsh realities of addiction. Featured in ...