Fomeche is an addiction medicine fellow at Yale University. In medicine, we like to believe that progress is linear. That once a patient stabilizes, regains lost skills, and returns to work, the ...

“Progress, not perfection” or “relapse is a part of recovery” are common mantras shared in addiction recovery circles. You may bristle at hearing this if you’re a family member or partner impacted by ...

People with lived experience of alcohol and drug use are helping others navigate recovery. New UNSW research shows their ...

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 ...

The opioid crisis has been a quiet, deadly presence in America for a quarter-century now. Since 1999, it’s killed more than 800,000 people in the US. That’s more than the number of Americans who died ...

Traditional addiction treatment often focuses on managing symptoms through standardized protocols, typically centered on behavioral therapy, medication or a 12-step program. While these methods can be ...

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 ...

Our culture produces influencers for every imaginable product and lifestyle, and recovery from addiction to drugs and alcohol is no different. Some sober influencers satirize their addiction, relating ...

Natasha Lyonne revealed she recently relapsed after decades of sobriety: “Took my relapse public more to come,” the actress wrote on social media Friday. “Recovery is a lifelong process. Anyone out ...