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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Understanding why recovering drug users relapse requires a host of complicated considerations. But a new study published today in Neuron reveals a previously unrecognized role for genetics, raising ...