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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.

May: A Time to Honor First Responders

The month of May marks several dates honoring first responders. For all the sacrifices they make, the dedication they exhibit, and their acts of selflessness, first responders deserve more than...

Women and Stress: How It Impacts the Body and Mind

Stress is something that is a normal part of life. At times, stress can help us rise to the occasion and succeed. Other times, stress can derail us from successfully...

Why Addiction is a Family Issue

Addiction is not a self-contained disease. Even when individuals with a substance abuse disorder (SUD) isolate themselves, thinking they aren’t hurting anyone (perhaps other than themselves), the negative behaviors and...

Mental Health Awareness Month

An estimated one in five American adults—51.5 million—live with a mental illness. Mental illness can range from mild to severe, impacting people in various ways. For some, their mental illness...

How to Stay Sober (What I Learned from a Relapse)

Long-term, sustainable recovery from alcohol or drugs is not only possible, thousands of people experience it every day. Staying sober or free from alcohol and drugs for the long haul...

What to Expect When a Loved One Goes to Rehab: 7 Questions Answered

The first step is done: Your loved one is on the way to treatment. Perhaps, it was your friend, a sibling, or child who made the decision to go on...

Children Living in Families with Addiction Issues

The statistics involving children who live with parents and caregivers with addiction issues are alarming. According to a report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an...

Florida Alcohol Detox

When we look at the activities that we celebrate in the United States, it all seems to revolve around drinking. Alcohol appears to have a place at every event, from...

Am I an Alcoholic?

Alcohol and its consumption have been a part of our society for many years now. When it comes to drinking alcohol, there are many who ask, “Am I an alcoholic?’....