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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.

Harmful Effects of Diet Pills and Supplements

For individuals with a strong desire to lose or maintain their weight, diet supplements may seem like a magical solution. The manufacturers of these products make extravagant promises about the...

Common Eating Disorders

Eating disorders are characterized by preoccupations with weight, body image issues, and a lack of control over the food that leads to restrictive eating patterns, binging, and excessive exercise. Individuals...

Can You Die From Withdrawal?

Generally, for most people struggling with a substance abuse, withdrawal symptoms start out mild and heighten around 2 to 3 days after last use of the substance in question. Many...

How Long Does Suboxone Withdrawal Last? Timeline, Tips, and Symptoms

Opioid misuse and dependency treatment may start with a medical detox protocol since withdrawal symptoms are often uncomfortable and drug cravings can get intense. What to Expect During Withdrawal Even...

How Long Does Precipitated Withdrawal Last

Patients who are ready to put opiate dependence behind them have the option of utilizing medication designed to help them break free from addiction in a slow and controlled manner....

Dangers of Mixing Suboxone With Benzos, Alcohol, and Other Depressants

If Suboxone is taken in conjunction with other drugs or alcohol, it will amplify all of the potential medical related risk factors, including increasing the likelihood of a life-threatening interaction...

Coping With Alcohol Withdrawal

Getting clean from any substance isn’t easy. There are a variety of social, emotional, and cognitive factors that can contribute to the addiction in the first place, and more still...

Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol Poisoning can put you or someone you love in immediate danger. If you suspect alcohol poisoning, please call 911. After the situation is stabilized, call Futures immediately to start...

Signs of an Alcoholic

The signs of heavy or regular drinking are obvious. Drinking large amounts of alcohol at parties, dinner, or after getting home from work may be the norm. But how do...