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 ...

The practice of mindfulness can be helpful and healthy for everyone, but it is especially relevant for people in addiction recovery. Mindfulness benefits recovery in several specific ways by helping ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — For many, the holiday season brings celebration, travel and time with loved ones. But for people in recovery from substance use, it can also bring disrupted routines, heightened ...

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 ...

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States and worldwide, and leads to substantial disease and medical complications. While treatments are ...

John F. Kelly, PhD, of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead ...

The recent rise of sober bars may come as a surprise to many, but it’s a trend that is quickly gaining momentum. Sober bars are exactly what they sound like: bars that don’t serve alcohol. Instead, ...

John F. Kelly, PhD , of the Recovery Research Institute and Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of a paper ...