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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.

Staff Perspective: Sober Curiosity

Futures’ Outreach and Community Liaison, Laura Kunz, describes sober curiosity and its benefits. Kunz suggests that one of the most positive aspects of the sober curious movement is that it...

Staff Perspective: Serving Others

Few people outside the field of behavioral healthcare grasp the importance of the therapeutic alliance. Facilitating a process of self-change through which patients become determined to pursue recovery requires the...

Sharing Thoughts on a Panel Discussion at MOC 2019

In my role as a Clinical Outreach Professional for Futures, I feel it’s vital and rewarding to remain current with the conversations our industry is promoting to the end goal...

How Much? How Long? Taking Buprenorphine (Suboxone) to Get Off Heroin

10 Signs Your Loved One Has a Drinking Problem

Because alcohol is such a large part of our culture, it’s not always easy to identify when drinking has become a serious problem for a loved one. Here are 10...

Adderall and Alcohol

Adderall and Adderall XR (amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) are commonly prescribed to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As stimulant drugs, they can help people living with these...

Adderall Addiction & The Risks of Snorting Adderall Futures Recovery Healthcare

Adderall Addiction & Risks

Adderall is a medication that is often prescribed for treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. Nervous system stimulants, like Adderall, have a high potential for misuse due to...

Percocet Side Effects Futures Recovery Healthcare

What Are the Side Effects of Percocet?

Percocet is an opioid-based drug that consists of of oxycodone and acetaminophen (Tylenol is a well known acetaminophen). According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the US consumes over...

How Long Does it Take to Become Addicted to Percocet Futures Recovery Healthcare

How Long Does It Take to Become Addicted to Percocet or OxyContin?

Percocet is a Schedule II prescription drug. It is an opioid-based cocktail consisting of oxycodone and acetaminophen (one widely recognized acetaminophen is Tylenol). It is a popular choice among physicians...

Ativan Addiction Futures Recovery Healthcare

Ativan Addiction & Risks

Ativan is a very powerful benzodiazepine and tolerance can build very quickly. Ativan is generally prescribed for short-term treatment of anxiety, manic bipolar disorder (as an adjunctive treatment), vomiting associated...