JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For many, the holiday season brings celebration, travel and time with loved ones. But for people in recovery from substance use, it can also bring disrupted routines, heightened ...

The holidays can be especially stressful for people in recovery, with disrupted routines and social pressure increasing the risk of relapse. Experts say having a holiday relapse prevention plan can ...

As the new year nears, some people may find themselves at New Year's Eve parties filled with music, laughter, friends and alcohol, but such celebrations can also cause relapses for others recovering ...

Most people in recovery from alcohol or drug addiction will relapse at some point in their lives. That’s just the nature of the beast. Even people who have been sober for years often struggle at first ...

When the calendar turns to December, many anticipate the annual holiday festivities and traditions that mark the season. However, for those living with addiction, this time of the year can give rise ...

If you're someone or know someone recovering from addiction, you've likely seen a relapse. The rug gets pulled out from under you, the other shoe drops, and old feelings of worry and fear come ...

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.

John F. Kelly, PhD, of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper published in Frontiers in Public Health, “Long-term relapse: ...