I've already written about one reason why cravings make quitting difficult (find it here). However, cravings and triggers are not just abstract concepts; they are well known, important players in ...

In cognitive behavioral therapy they're a big part of the "Five W's" = When, Where, Why, With, and What. In the various 12-step programs they're simply referred to as "People, places, and things." But ...

The Fourth of July is an incredibly festive time. Millions of American families celebrate freedom and independence. There are barbecues, festivals, fireworks and families spending quality time ...

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 ...

Doctors explain why people relapse into smoking after years of abstinence, and how brain reward memory, stress, ...

Stress, loneliness and family tension can all be powerful relapse triggers for those struggling with addiction around the ...

The holiday season is seen as a time for socializing with family and friends but the stress, loneliness and financial worries ...

Relapse is a common feature of addiction recovery – two in three patients treated for substance use disorder in the United States relapse within 12 months, according to the Journal of the American ...

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 ...