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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.

Florida Drug Rehab

In the United States, drug use has risen across all generations, genders, and demographics. Drug misuse has reached unprecedented levels, whether it’s heroin, prescription painkillers, marijuana, or synthetics. Our collective...

The Dangers of Mixing Ambien and Alcohol

Many people—for one reason or another—have trouble sleeping at some time in their life. For some, emotional or mental stress may make it difficult to fall or stay asleep. Even...

5 Ways to Relieve Stress

“Worry is like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” -Erma Bombeck Stress and worry go hand in hand. Something you perceive as...

The Dangers of Drinking While Pregnant: Facts You Must Know

Each year millions of American women become pregnant. Pregnancy can be a different experience for each woman who experiences it. For some, it is a dream come true, for others...

Underage Drinking Dangers: Trends, Signs of a Problem and What To Do

The minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) varies from one country to another. Therefore, what is considered ‘underage drinking’ is also different. No matter what the MLDA is in each country,...

Effects of Alcohol

Alcohol is one of the most widely consumed substances in the world, with millions of people drinking it on a daily basis all across the globe. The consumption of alcohol...

Alcohol and Health: What You Should Know Before Taking that Next Drink

Today, there are so many choices of alcoholic beverages. From red wine and hard seltzers to craft beers and flavored liquors, there is a type of alcoholic drink to please...

Drug & Alcohol Counseling

Substance use disorders (SUDs) can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, education, and socioeconomic background. According to the American Psychiatric Association (APA), substance use disorder is a complex brain disease...

Getting Help for Anxiety and Depression Amidst COVID-19

Stress, worry, anxiety, fear, and depression. These are all uncomfortable feelings many people experience at one time or another during the course of life. However, COVID-19 has made many who...