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 ...

Addiction specialists have released a seven-step relapse prevention framework aimed at helping individuals maintain long-term sobriety. The approach blends biological insights, emotional resilience, ...

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.

Research on the biological basis of addiction published in Biological Psychiatry uncovers the critical role that the HDAC5 enzyme plays in gene expression in the brain's epigenetic mechanisms that ...

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

COLORADO SPRINGS — The holiday season can add extra stress to our lives, and for those struggling with addiction this time of year can easily lead to a relapse. Numerous addiction triggers can spark ...

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

Don’t underestimate the power of fresh starts and their potential to change our lives. As an addiction medicine physician, I spend significant time working with patients on starting fresh. I counsel ...