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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.

Anna’s Story: You Can Get Help for Addiction Too

Addiction impacts millions of people around the world. According to the World Health Organization, alcohol abuse kills 3.3 million people each year and around 31 million people have substance use...

Futures Deepens Their Commitment to Alumni and Community with the Family and Friends Line

Everyone feels down and out at some point in their lives. Anyone who has been touched by addiction or alcoholism knows this feeling even more. If you or someone you...

How Addiction Impacts The Body & Recovery Programs that Heal

Addiction is a chronic brain disease characterized by the inability to stop or cut down on a substance. From addiction to alcohol and cannabis to heroin and cocaine, addiction can...

Binge Drinking in Teens and Young Adults: What You Need to Know

Alcohol has been around for thousands of years and has played a longstanding role in many cultures. From being an important part of religious ceremonies and taking an oath for...

Addiction Treatment: Find the Best Treatment for You

Addiction to alcohol or drugs is devastating. Not only does the individual with the substance or alcohol use disorder have a difficult and often painful life, so too do the...

How to Have Fun in Sobriety: Addiction Recovery Resources

Recovery and sobriety are becoming more and more common today. Individuals from a multitude of age groups, genders, ethnicities, socio-economic levels, educational and family backgrounds, and occupations are living happy,...

First Responders: Facing Drug Addiction and Alcohol Addiction Issues

First responders put themselves on the line for us every day. A normal day for them is putting their lives and health—both mental and physical—at risk to help strangers. They...

Women in Recovery: Understanding the Unique Challenges

Women who have substance use disorders (SUD) face different obstacles than men in both active addiction and recovery from addiction. Understanding the factors contributing to addiction in women helps those...

Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, and Co-occurring Disorders

Millions of people across the nation and world are living with alcohol and substance use disorders. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are about 3 million alcohol-related deaths...