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Futures publishes content to provide perspectives on issues related to addiction and mental health. Topics generally include commentary on addiction research and studies, explanation of psychotherapies and treatment approaches, useful information for people in recovery and their loved ones, and other content of interest to people interested in maintaining good mental and physical health.

Celebrating National Recovery Month

Recovery from alcohol and drug addiction is possible. Today, there are about 23 million Americans in long-term recovery according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). September...

September is Pain Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month. Pain is defined as physical discomfort or suffering caused by illness or injury. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that about 100 million...

Unresolved Grief and Addiction: Break Free from the Pain

Sadness, loss, pain, and grief—they are parts of life. Everyone experiences these at some point in their lives to one degree or another. Grief can occur for various reasons and...

Celebrating Women’s Equality Day: Meet Two Inspiring Sober Women

Women’s Equality Day has been celebrated on August 26 of each year since 1972. This nationally recognized day is set aside to commemorate the passage of the 19th Amendment in...

Alcohol and Drug Addiciton in Senior Citizens - Futures Recovery Healthcare

Alcohol and Drug Addiction in Seniors Citizens

The number of senior citizens in the United States is soaring. And so too, is this group’s rate of both alcohol use disorders (AUD) and substance use disorders (SUD). According...

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day: Spread Awareness and Save Lives

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day and the need for awareness of death from overdose has never been more important. As the number of both overdoses and death from...

Choosing a Drug Rehab: 11 Must-Ask Questions

Addiction to drugs—both illicit and legal—continues to grow across the United States. According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics (NCDAS), since 2000 there have been upwards of 700,000...

Jamie Lee Curtis Celebrates 22 Years of Sobriety

Addiction doesn’t discriminate. No matter your age, gender, education, family background, or socio-economic status you can become dependent on alcohol or other substances. Jamie Lee Curtis is a perfect illustration...

Fellowship in Recovery: Why It’s Important and How to Find It

Fellowship in recovery is vital. The importance of fellowship in sobriety is promoted in addiction treatment centers and support groups for addiction recovery too. Anyone who has been in recovery...