Opioid addiction is a long-term, manageable disease. Like other ongoing conditions – such as high blood pressure and diabetes – setbacks, including relapse, can happen. About half the people who have ...

Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction isn’t a quick process. It takes time to get over a dependence, deal with withdrawal symptoms, and overcome the urge to use. Relapse means going back to using ...

Clinicians at Desert Hope note that relapse often begins mentally before any physical return to substance use occurs. Recognizing the warning signs early and reaching out for help can be critical for ...

Recovery from bulimia nervosa isn’t always a straight path. It’s common to experience lapses or relapses along the way. These setbacks don’t mean failure — they’re opportunities to learn and ...

Recovery from an eating disorder is typically a long process. Many people may even relapse during this time. Relapse is often due to stressful situations. Anorexia nervosa describes an eating disorder ...

For anyone living with substance use disorder, long-term recovery can involve a number of challenges to face. A new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital shows that intense, disruptive dreams ...

A therapist assists the client with a substance use disorder. Source: SHVETS production/Pexels Addiction treatment has kept up with the progressive nature of the times; however, changing perspectives ...

Addiction is a long-term condition, like asthma, diabetes, or high blood pressure. Of course, the goal is to stop using drugs or alcohol completely and not relapse. But when you see your addiction as ...

Over one-third of MS patients do not fully recover post-relapse, with severity as the strongest predictor of incomplete recovery. Relapse-associated worsening (RAW) is crucial in understanding ...