In Philadelphia, over 1,170 people died of opioid overdoses in 2022, the last year for which complete data is available. More than 300 more died just over the bridge in Camden County. Research ...

A recent study published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology provides evidence that using cocaine and alcohol together ...

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

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 ...

Mental health and addiction recovery experts emphasize that relapse prevention requires a personalized, written plan combining trigger identification, coping strategies, and support systems. Recent ...

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 ...

In a clinical landscape where traditional addiction treatment programs struggle with sobering relapse rates, one physician is quietly achieving what many experts considered impossible: an 80% sobriety ...

The Palm Beach County medical examiner says 421 people died of opioid overdoses in 2022. I wonder if Jay was counted among them. His body was found in early 2023, but he actually died on Sept. 29 of ...

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