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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.

Effects of Alcohol

Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, with millions of people drinking it on a daily basis all across the globe. The consumption of alcohol...

Alcohol and Health: What You Should Know Before Taking that Next Drink

Today, there are so many choices of alcoholic beverages. From red wine and hard seltzers to craft beers and flavored liquors, there is a type of alcoholic drink to please...

Drug & Alcohol Counseling

Substance use disorders (SUDs) can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, and socioeconomic background. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), substance use disorder is a complex brain disease...

Getting Help for Anxiety and Depression Amidst COVID-19

Stress, worry, anxiety, fear, and depression. These are all uncomfortable feelings many people experience at one time or another during the course of life. However, COVID-19 has made many who...

Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol and drug addiction remain a public health concern in the U.S and around the world. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), substance use disorder...

Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Regardless of age, race, history, or why they began using drugs and alcohol in the first place, people from all walks of life can have issues with substance abuse. Some...

Mindfulness-Based Addiction Treatment

“Wherever you are, be there totally.” Eckhart Tolle These words of wisdom from the renowned best-selling author and spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle are sometimes, oftentimes, easier said than done. When...

Is Alcohol a Drug?

Alcohol share many of the attributes and features that are generally seen or experienced with many drugs. And yet, most people hardly ever consider it to be a drug due...

Drug And Alcohol Rehab: Is it Time for Help?

Drug and alcohol addiction both continue to negatively impact our nation. Data shows that getting professional help at a drug and alcohol rehab with evidence-based treatment programs can help those...