The Fourth of July is an incredibly festive time. Millions of American families celebrate freedom and independence. There are barbecues, festivals, fireworks and families spending quality time ...

A new study reveals how cocaine use alters brain circuits tied to memory and reward, leaving the brain more vulnerable to relapse.

Relapse isn’t a failure. It’s a signal. It tells us that something deeper is still driving our old behaviors. For decades, I’ve studied the science of addiction, relapse, and behavior change through ...

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.

Most people with schizophrenia will experience relapses — a worsening of symptoms — throughout their lives. In fact, approximately 80 percent of people have a relapse within five years of being ...