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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.

Ativan Abuse Treatment

Ativan is the brand name for a powerful benzodiazepine that carries a high risk of physical dependence. Ativan, also known by its generic name of lorazepam, is used medically to...

How Long It Takes to Withdrawal From Percocet or OxyContin: Timeline, Tips, and Symptoms

Percocet or OxyContin Addiction

Percocet is a prescription painkiller in the opioid family. The drug is administered in pill form, and each pill contains oxycodone (OxyContin), a narcotic painkiller, and acetaminophen, an over-the-counter drug...

Morphine Withdrawal and Detox

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration classifies morphine as a Schedule II drug, meaning that even though it has a high potential for abuse and can cause physical and psychological dependence,...

Morphine Addiction & Risks

Morphine is an opiate used to relieve severe pain, after medical procedures, and those suffering from cancer-related pain. Morphine has the potential to be highly addictive as tolerance to it...

How Long Fentanyl Withdrawal Lasts: Timeline, Tips, and Symptoms

Fentanyl Withdrawal Symptoms & Dangers

Fentanyl is a very powerful prescription painkiller. Due to it strength it has a high likelihood of misuse. It is prescribed to patients who endure chronic, unrelenting pain, or patients...

Fentanyl Addiction Treatment Futures Recovery Healthcare

Fentanyl Addiction & Risks

Fentanyl is a prescription opioid used to treat severe pain from surgery, an accident, or a major injury. When a person takes fentanyl, dopamine is released, which creates feelings of...

Signs and Symptoms of Fentanyl Misuse

Fentanyl is a highly potent opioid that’s prescribed as a painkiller. Because of how powerful this drug is, and because of how addictive it can be, it’s typically reserved for...

Is It Possible to Overdose on Xanax?

Overdoses can occur when you consume toxic levels of Xanax. Symptoms of Overdose Benzodiazepines alter the chemical pathways in the brain and suppress the central nervous system (CNS). Your CNS...

Xanax Addiction

Xanax is usually prescribed to treat patients who have panic disorders or anxiety problems. It should only be used by people who have a prescription for it, as it is...