Addiction is a chronic and progressive disease that must be maintained long-term to avoid a relapse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the addiction relapse rate is between 40 to 60%.[1] Since relapses are so common, it is important to be aware of how they occur. While…
Addiction continues to affect millions of Americans each year. Unfortunately, many people struggling with substance use disorders avoid attending treatment, largely because they are worried about the cost. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), while 10% of the population struggles with addiction, 75% of them never receive the…