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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.

5 Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety During the Holidays

The holiday season brings with it nostalgia and a festive spirit for many. However, along with these joyful feelings can come anxiety and stress. For many, the holidays can increase...

How to Stay Sober During the Holidays

The holidays conjure up different feelings and expectations for everyone. For some, it may bring joy, relaxation, and bliss. For others, the feelings may be more like anxiety, stress, and...

Preventing Opioid Overdose Deaths: Reverse the Silence Campaign

The opioid epidemic continues to wreak havoc across our great nation. Every year, thousands of individuals die from opioid overdose—many times accidentally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

AIDS and Addiction: A Deadly Connection

HIV, AIDs, and addiction have been connected since the first-reported HIV-related illnesses and death 40 years ago. While it remains unclear as to whether human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired...

COVID-19 and Its Impact on Addiction

COVID-19 has now become a household word. More than a year has gone by since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the pandemic on March 20, 2020. Much has happened...

What is Ketamine?

Ketamine, also known by the street names of Special K, K, Horse tranq, Super K, Jet K, Kit Kat, Vitamin K, and more, is a dissociative drug used legally as...

What to Know About Addiction Treatment and Co-occurring Disorders

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports there are 7.7 million American adults with co-occurring mental health conditions and substance abuse issues. Additionally, of the 20.3 million adults in...

What is California Sober? Get the Facts

California Sober is a somewhat newly coined term made well known by the pop singer, Demi Lovato. In her song, California Sober, Lovato talks about her ‘semi-sobriety’ also known as...

What is Kratom?

Kratom refers to an extract from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree which is native to Southeast Asia. The compounds found in these leaves can have mind-altering or psychotropic...