There is some evidence that neuroimaging can be used to predict relapse among abstinent methamphetamine-dependent (MD) individuals. However, it remains unclear what cognitive and neural processes ...

Drug addiction is a chronic, often relapsing disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. Despite successful treatment, many individuals struggle to maintain sobriety and may relapse.

Two research teams at UB's Research Institute on Addictions recently explored the scientific literature focusing on relapse to addictive behavior. The first team reviewed studies of relapse to driving ...

Researchers identify PV neurons in the prefrontal cortex as the gatekeepers of drug addiction relapse, offering a new target for precision treatment.

Since your ulcerative colitis (UC) diagnosis, you did everything your doctor told you to do — took your medication as prescribed, watched what you ate, and managed your stress. And you started to feel ...

When my daughter relapsed after six years of sobriety, it took her less than five months to lose everything she had worked so hard for: her job, her savings, her good credit rating, and—most ...

Question: How do I know if I’m on the road to relapse? Answer: Relapse is a process that starts long before you use drugs or alcohol. All relapses begin with warning signs that will signal for you ...