New research raises the possibility that a wider group of people battling substance use disorders may benefit from a relapse-prevention compound than previously thought. New research raises the ...

Recovering from drug or alcohol addiction isn’t a quick process. It takes time to get over a dependence, deal with withdrawal symptoms, and overcome the urge to use. Relapse means going back to using ...

Pittsburgh startup Behaivior's software is designed for wearable devices like Fitbit's Alta HR. Wearable technology like Fitbits and Apple Watches can measure physiological signals and track a user’s ...

The FDA has approved a supplemental new drug application for lumateperone (Caplyta, Johnson & Johnson) for the prevention of relapse in adults with schizophrenia. The label expansion was based on ...

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 ...

CHICAGO (AP) – Remarks by a top U.S. health official have reignited a quarrel in the world of addiction and recovery: Does treating opioid addiction with medication save lives? Or does it trade one ...

Relapse rates for addiction are notoriously high, falling between 40 and 60 percent according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. The relapse rate is even higher among young adults, particularly ...

When you're recovering from alcohol use disorder, a relapse is when you start drinking again. It's not the same thing as a lapse, which is temporary and short-term -- such as when you have one drink ...