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 ...

Addiction relapse is common. Studies suggest that approximately half of all individuals who try to get sober return to heavy use, with 70 to 90 percent experiencing at least one mild to moderate slip.

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