Returning to drug or alcohol use after treatment for substance use disorder is a part of many people’s recovery journey. A person may make a plan to prevent this with support from a healthcare ...

Recovery from addiction is a challenging journey, filled with both triumphs and setbacks. For individuals seeking long-term sobriety, relapse can be a disheartening reality. However, recent findings ...

Patients often relapse after discharge from acute care because of long waits for outpatient treatment, lack of specialized therapists, out-of-pocket costs, and inadequate social support. Prior ...

RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Resurgence Behavioral Health in Riverside announced the release of its latest educational article, “How Can You Use the Five Rules of Recovery to Stay Sober?”, offering practical ...

The holidays can be especially stressful for people in recovery, with disrupted routines and social pressure increasing the risk of relapse. Experts say having a holiday relapse prevention plan can ...

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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 ...

Why would someone who seems to be doing well with their recovery start drinking again? This scenario often puzzles family and friends. Especially when they have witnessed a loved one successfully ...