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.

Setbacks are normal in addiction recovery because lasting change takes practice, support, and time. A hard day, craving, lapse, or relapse can show where a recovery plan needs more structure, not ...

“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 ...

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 ...