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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.

Medical Marijuana and Recovery from Opioid Addiction

Medical marijuana, it’s legalization, and use has become increasingly accepted in society today. What once was an illegal drug in every state, is now legalized to various degrees in more...

Addiction Recovery: Healing the Body, Mind, and Spirit (for sustained recovery)

Recovery from addiction to alcohol or other substances is hard. There’s just no doubt about it. With more than 23.5 million Americans living with an alcohol use (AUD) or substance...

How to Find the Top Luxury Rehab Centers for You

Addiction to both alcohol and drugs—including illicit and prescription drugs—continues to increase each year. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), there are 23.5 million...

Seven Tips to Surviving A Breakup - And Staying Sober!

Heartbreak. It’s a pain quite unlike any other. Whether you were broken up with or you were the one ending things, it can still be painful and sometimes difficult to...

COVID-19, Isolation, and Relapse

Addiction and isolation often go hand in hand. Anyone who has been touched by addiction knows this all too well. Whether impacted directly by having an alcohol use disorder (AUD)...

First Responders, the Airline Industry, and Addiction

First responders are critical to the well-being of our nation. This group of courageous and often selfless people has been called upon even more so today with the nation in...

The Road to Recovery and Luxury Accommodation Rehab

Addiction is a disease impacting millions of people across the world. For many, seeking help is the first step on a journey to living a life beyond what they’ve dared...

Addiction and Anxiety Disorders in Women

Sweaty palms, a knot in your stomach, racing heart, shortness of breath—if any of this sounds familiar you may have anxiety. For many, this is a daily way of life....

The Benefits of Experiential Therapy and Addiction Treatment Programs

Addiction, substance abuse, substance use disorder, alcohol use disorder, substance misuse, etc. are all terms used to more or less describe the same issue—dependence on a substance. This substance can...