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.

Addiction relapse is common. Studies suggest that approximately half of all individuals who try to get sober return to heavy use, with 70 to 90 percent experiencing at least one mild to moderate slip.

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

Mental health and addiction recovery experts emphasize that relapse prevention requires a personalized, written plan combining trigger identification, coping strategies, and support systems. Recent ...

After seven years of clean living, Springfield resident Mike Rollins was injured in a motorcycle crash in September 2016. The 41-year-old co-founder of Gemini Reliance — a nonprofit that operates four ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...