Tyler Lawrence tells PEOPLE about his recovery as a quadriplegic, getting sober and his new chapter as a content creator ...

Whenever a celebrity is arrested, overdoses, or dies from drugs or alcohol, there is usually renewed media interest in addiction. Most of the time, this means that experts on substance use disorders ...

If you're struggling with a substance abuse disorder, there's good news because it means you can have a high rehab success rate and enjoy long-term recovery. According to research by JAMA, between ...

Every experience leaves a trace in the brain, a memory that can shape future behavior. Alcohol and other addictive substances ...

Addiction relapse is common. Studies suggest that approximately half of all individuals who try to get sober return to heavy use, with 70 to 90 percent experiencing at least one mild to moderate slip.

Drug addiction carries an extremely high risk of relapse, as cravings can be reignited by minor stimuli even long after one has stopped using. Previously, this phenomenon was attributed to a decline ...

Researchers are testing whether GLP-1 receptor agonists, originally for diabetes and obesity, can reduce cravings and relapse in substance use disorders. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has ...

Whitney Houston's death at age 48 is reportedly the result of drug and alcohol abuse. Houston had entered addiction treatment at least three times. Each effort at recovery was followed by relapse. Why ...