For people recovering from substance use, the holidays can disrupt routines and heighten the risk of relapsing. A prevention ...

The holidays aren’t always joyful for everyone. If someone you know is in recovery for substance use disorder (SUD), this time of year can be stressful and triggering, putting them at a higher risk of ...

Substance use recovery is a lifelong process, but environmental triggers, such as alcohol at social gatherings or pain medication advertisements, can put individuals in recovery at risk of relapse.

A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a non-drug, wearable device can help people with substance use disorders (SUD) manage stress, reduce cravings, and lower their risk of ...

New 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 ...

Rachel Rohaidy, MD, of Miami Neuroscience Institute and Baptist Health, discusses how the evolving treatment landscape is reducing stigma around relapse and why ongoing recovery requires daily ...

Relapse prevention is why most people seek treatment, and with opioid use disorders (OUDs), there’s about a 90 percent relapse rate. This article explains why and how specific sayings from self-help ...

Nationwide, 70.3 million individuals said they used illicit drugs, and 16.2% of Americans aged 12 and older said they battled a substance use disorder (SUD) in 2022. While education and awareness ...

Substance use prevention and recovery efforts thrive when communities come together to provide education, support, and resources. Outreach programs play a key role in addressing addiction by raising ...

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 ...