Everybody takes for granted that progress in addiction means abstaining from, or at least cutting down, addictive behavior. This is the standard of measurement for addiction treatment facilities and ...

“Progress, not perfection” or “relapse is a part of recovery” are common mantras shared in addiction recovery circles. You may bristle at hearing this if you’re a family member or partner impacted by ...

The experiences of one doctor in Louisiana reveal the tensions around trying to get people to engage in addiction treatment, even if they’re not ready to stop using drugs.