Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse

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Warning signs of alcohol-use disorder relapse

New study focuses on those with long history of sobriety

Anna Lamb

Harvard Staff Writer

March 10, 2026 6 min read

The road to recovery is a lifelong endeavor for those struggling with alcohol use disorder.

People relapse an average of five times before achieving sustained sobriety ...