Relapse Prevention

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Brain Region That Triggers Relapse Pinpointed
Relapse among recovering drug addicts can now be linked to specific nerve cells in a particular region of the brain, according to researchers. The discovery may help pave the way for new addiction therapies and intervention strategies.

Addiction Relapse Similar to Other Chronic Diseases
Relapse following treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is common, predictable and preventable, according to a research report by the Caron Foundation, one of the nation's oldest and largest addiction treatment centers.

The Dangers of Non-Alcoholic Beer
Those trying to abstain from alcohol are warned against the use of non-alcoholic beer, now there may be scientific evidence to support the admonition.

Relapse Triggers
The consensus seems to be that very early in sobriety, news articles, TV commercials and almost anything can be a threat to cause a relapse.

Study Questions Motivation Interviewing Effectiveness
A study designed to assess the usefulness of a single session of motivational interviewing in drug abuse treatment showed that the single session of the psychotherapy technique had no effect on drug use outcomes.

Non-Alcoholic Beer
Those trying to abstain from alcohol are warned against the use of non-alcoholic beer, now there may be scientific evidence to support the admonition

Blocking Neurotransmitter May Help Alcoholics
New study of neurotransmitters is the first to show that a compound that blocks NPY activity may be useful for alcohol treatment.