PEOPLE

Not easy to stay sober

The risk of addiction relapse is now in the spotlight, after American singer Demi Lovato's recent hospitalisation following a suspected drug overdose

American singer Demi Lovato (above) has reportedly entered rehabilitation after being discharged from hospital.
American singer Demi Lovato (above) has reportedly entered rehabilitation after being discharged from hospital. PHOTO: REUTERS
New: Gift this subscriber-only story to your friends and family

Getting clean of drug addiction can be a long and challenging struggle. And even after an addict goes into remission, it may not be the end: A relapse may be around the corner and it occurs much more commonly than one might think.

The relapse of American singer Demi Lovato, hospitalised after a suspected drug overdose three weeks ago, has cast the spotlight on the risk of addiction relapse.

Already a subscriber? 

Read the full story and more at $9.90/month

Get exclusive reports and insights with more than 500 subscriber-only articles every month

Unlock these benefits

  • All subscriber-only content on ST app and straitstimes.com

  • Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device

  • E-paper with 2-week archive so you won't miss out on content that matters to you

Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 13, 2018, with the headline Not easy to stay sober . Subscribe