A large proportion of the participants were either younger adults (45% were 25 to 49 years old) or middle aged (35% were 50 to 64 years old). In terms of…

Another 30% were abstinent currently, but reported using substances at some point since resolving their primary substance use problem. This suggests that abstinence is, for many, not a requirement for…

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Another distinguishing feature of addictions is that individuals continue to pursue the activity despite the physical or psychological harm it incurs, even if it the harm is exacerbated by repeated…

The treatment of the subjective emotional state will help to provide a new meaning to that external stimulus, an action that we call to “re-meaning” the trigger. Inside of these…

About 10% of people aged 12 or older in the U.S. have alcohol use disorder. Experts believe that repeated and early exposure to addictive substances and behaviors play a significant…

Relapse is a common part of the recovery journey, but it does not have to be inevitable. By understanding relapse triggers and having a solid relapse prevention plan in place,…