Since the pandemic in the early 2020s, people have been dealing with collective stressors. This has included social isolation ...

I never get over the weirdness of introducing myself to a group of people at a 12-step meeting. “Hi, I’m T and I’m an addict,” is how I have started a lot of conversations. Other people in recovery ...

Entering a residential treatment program is a significant step in the recovery journey. For many individuals, it represents a ...

Early recovery is one of the most vulnerable stages of the addiction recovery process. As individuals transition away from ...

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.

Clients and loved ones often come into therapy wanting to end their compulsive behaviors, but few recognize the realization of what that encompasses. People will swear to never go back to their "drug ...

Recovery from bulimia nervosa isn’t always a straight path. It’s common to experience lapses or relapses along the way. These setbacks don’t mean failure — they’re opportunities to learn and ...

A young man in recovery from addiction once gave me his perspective on the painful consequences of relapse: “It’s not the relapse that troubles me,” he said. “It’s the self-beating that comes ...

Cancer diagnosis and treatment significantly increase stress levels, which can persist even after achieving remission. Regular follow-ups with oncologists are essential for monitoring but also serve ...

Leukemia is a form of cancer that affects cells in the blood and bone marrow. It’s classified based on how fast the cancer grows (acute vs. chronic) and the kinds of cells affected (lymphocytic vs.

Here is a review of China's practice and experience, encapsulated in the acronym "SHIELD": systematic and dynamic monitoring, human-centered ethos, industrial development, endogenous empowerment, ...