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This image shows brain scans of a methamphetamine user and a person who does not use drugs.

·August 5, 2015·4 min read

New Treatment Appears Effective In Blocking Drug Associated Memories

Researchers report that a single injection of a new drug can block drug associated memories and prevent methamphetamine relapse in animal models.

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·September 7, 2016·5 min read

Researchers Pinpoint When Cocaine Addicts Are Most Vulnerable to Relapse

Study concludes the most intense periods for cocaine cravings often coincides with a patient's release from addiction treatment programs.

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·April 16, 2019·4 min read

Mindful body awareness training during treatment for drug addiction helps prevent relapse

An intervention treatment called Mindful Awareness in Body-oriented Therapy, or MABT, helps women recover from, and prevents relapse, in substance use disorder when used in conjunction with community-based programs.

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·January 4, 2020·3 min read

The best way to ditch bad habits: what science can teach us

Was your New Year's resolution to ditch a bad habit? Researchers explore the best ways to curb your withdrawal and explain why relapse isn't always such a bad thing.