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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.

Health Consequences of Bulimia

Defined by eating excessive amounts of food and then purging that food from the body, there are a number of health problems that result from bulimia. The constant cycle of...

DBT Decoded: Willingness vs. Willfulness

When examining the DBT concept of Willingness versus Willfulness, we see how Dialectical Behavior Therapy once again presents us with a pair of opposite forces at play within the mind....

DBT Decoded: Build Mastery

The myth about DBT is that it’s complicated. The reality is that the word “dialectical” sounds complicated, but it really just means that there are oppositional forces at play. In...

DBT Decoded: Validation

“You really get me” is the type of phrase you might hear from your best friend. In fact, it’s indicative of the nature of best friends. You understand each other,...

4 Goals of Bulimia Treatment

Bulimia, or bulimia nervosa, is a serious and potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by the practice of eating large amounts of food in secretive binges followed by compensatory behaviors, such...

Exercise and Addiction Recovery Futures Recovery Healthcare

Exercise and Addiction Recovery: 7 Benefits

The benefits of exercise on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health have been lauded for what seems like decades now. Whether reading peer-reviewed journals or scrolling through pictures on Facebook...

New Law in Florida Regulates Addiction Treatment Industry

In the current industry climate, it is challenging to vet addiction treatment providers for clients. With local and national facilities being sold, acquired or shut down weekly, it’s easy to...

2017 Overdose Deaths Increased by 10% According to the CDC

Drug overdose deaths increased in 2017, according to the study released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. In the US, over 72,000 people died of drug overdoses; 64,000...

Hypnotherapy Treatment

Similar to meditation, hypnotherapy goes a step further into the subconscious mind and is used as a technique in alcoholism and addiction treatment.