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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.

New Year, New You: Is it Time to Get Sober?

Many of us have happily waved goodbye to 2020 and excitedly have welcomed in a new year full of opportunities and changes. And while the start of 2021 was a...

Luxury Alcohol Treatment Centers: Are They Right for You?

Drinking alcohol contributes to millions of disabilities, health issues, and deaths across the globe each year. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports more than 3 million alcohol-related deaths annually. What’s...

The Kindling Effects of Alcohol Withdrawal

The kindling effect occurs after multiple failed efforts have been made to detox from sedative-hypnotic drugs, such as alcohol. When it comes to alcoholism, kindling effects are the main cause...

Mental-Health Related ER Visits Escalate for Young People During COVID-19

As studies and research continue to demonstrate the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, growing statistics show specifically how the pandemic has negatively affected young people. According to one study...

How to Avoid an Alcohol Relapse

Recovery is an ongoing process that requires strong determination, time, and patience. Even though an alcohol treatment program is strongly recommended to recover from alcoholism, it’s only the first step...

Apps For Addiction (Which Ones Are the Best?)

Alcohol use disorder, alcoholism, alcohol addiction—no matter what you call it millions of people across the world suffer from the unhealthy and obsessive consumption of alcohol. In fact, according to...

How Do I Quit Drinking Alcohol

Alcohol abuse and alcohol use disorder can cause severe psychological and physical health complications that can impact your quality of life. And recovery is an ongoing process that requires strong...

What Are Alternatives to Methadone? Exploring the Options

While much of the focus of late has been on COVID-19 and the pandemic, the opioid epidemic continues to rage throughout our great nation. As substance abuse treatment centers strive...

Alcohol Detox

If you or someone you love is battling an alcohol use disorder (AUD) and wish to overcome it, the first and most important step is to seek professional help and...