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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 Tips on How to Stay Sober When Life Happen - Futures Recovery Healthcare

5 Tips on How to Stay Sober When Life Happens

There are millions of people across the nation who are living in recovery. In fact, according to recent data, about one in ten adults in the United States reported having...

5 Simple Tips for Men’s Health

Living a healthy lifestyle is vital for good physical and mental health. How we feel on the inside and the outside are key for how much we enjoy life and...

What is Trauma - - Futures Recovery Healthcare

What is Trauma and How Does it Impact Addiction?

Trauma is defined by the American Psychological Association (APA) as an emotional response to a serious and horrific event. Accidents, natural disasters, violence, and rape are just some examples of...

Alcoholism in Women is on the Rise: What You Need to Know

Women are drinking more alcohol and experiencing serious health issues from alcohol consumption at unprecedented—and alarming—rates. And while excessive drinking can cause problems for anyone, statistics show that women who...

How to Start Meditation - Futures Recovery Healthcare

How to Start Meditation (And Does It Really Help?)

Meditation is defined as focusing one’s mind or thinking deeply about something for a period of time. Meditating can take a few different forms and is performed for various reasons....

May: A Time to Honor First Responders

The month of May marks several dates honoring first responders. For all the sacrifices they make, the dedication they exhibit, and their acts of selflessness, first responders deserve more than...

Women and Stress: How It Impacts the Body and Mind

Stress is something that is a normal part of life. At times, stress can help us rise to the occasion and succeed. Other times, stress can derail us from successfully...

Why Addiction is a Family Issue

Addiction is not a self-contained disease. Even when individuals with a substance abuse disorder (SUD) isolate themselves, thinking they aren’t hurting anyone (perhaps other than themselves), the negative behaviors and...

Mental Health Awareness Month

An estimated one in five American adults—51.5 million—live with a mental illness. Mental illness can range from mild to severe, impacting people in various ways. For some, their mental illness...