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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.

Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Alcohol and drug addiction remain a public health concern in the U.S and around the world. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), substance use disorder...

Drug & Alcohol Abuse

Regardless of age, race, history, or why they began using drugs and alcohol in the first place, people from all walks of life can have issues with substance abuse. Some...

Mindfulness-Based Addiction Treatment

“Wherever you are, be there totally.” Eckhart Tolle These words of wisdom from the renowned best-selling author and spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle are sometimes, oftentimes, easier said than done. When...

Is Alcohol a Drug?

Alcohol share many of the attributes and features that are generally seen or experienced with many drugs. And yet, most people hardly ever consider it to be a drug due...

Drug And Alcohol Rehab: Is it Time for Help?

Drug and alcohol addiction both continue to negatively impact our nation. Data shows that getting professional help at a drug and alcohol rehab with evidence-based treatment programs can help those...

Outpatient Alcohol Rehab

When you or a loved one suffers from an alcohol use disorder (AUD), you may be uncertain about the various treatment services available. Or you may have already heard about...

Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol influences people in various ways, while not everyone who has a glass of wine occasionally ends up abusing it. Some, however, lose all sense of control when it comes...

What is Binge Drinking? (And Does it Indicate a More Serious Problem?)

Binge drinking is often equated with being in college or in your young adult years. From frat parties and sorority mixers to finally becoming ‘of age’ and frequent drinking at...

Alcohol Withdrawal Timeline

Having an occasional glass of wine or beer at a social gathering or while having dinner is rarely a cause for concern. But the problem begins when a person starts...