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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.

Signs and Symptoms of Suboxone Abuse

Suboxone is a synthetic opioid made by combining two different drugs – buprenorphine and naloxone. Like methadone, Suboxone is a medication-assisted treatment that’s prescribed to help people overcome addiction to...

Suboxone Abuse

Widely popular for its use in treating heroin and other opioid addictions, Suboxone has taken on a life of its own, with many patients developing a dependency on the more...

Symptoms and Causes of Precipitated Withdrawal With Suboxone

Opioid addiction is considered a chronic and progressive brain disease that is highly treatable. One of the methods used during opioid addiction treatment is medication-assisted therapy. It is never recommended...

Tips for Getting Off Suboxone

Suboxone is listed as a Schedule III drug by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which means that while it does have medicinal value, there is also a chance for misuse...

When Does Suboxone Show on a Drug Test?

One of the benefits of utilizing Suboxone as a medication-assisted treatment after opiate addiction is to more smoothly – and more quickly – transition into recovery and enjoy the benefits...

Crack Cocaine Addiction & Risks

Like any addictive substance, crack cocaine builds increasing levels of tolerance, quickly. Crack cocaine is a type of cocaine that’s been dissolved in an ammonia-water or baking soda-water solution, and...

Crack Cocaine Withdrawal and Detox

Crack cocaine is a form of cocaine, which comes from the coca plant and is fast acting and potent. The DEA classifies crack cocaine as a stimulant drug, meaning that...

Ecstasy Misuse & Risks

MDMA or Ecstasy, is a synthetic, psychoactive drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. Ecstasy is often thought of as a “recreational drug” but there are many real dangers associated with...

Ecstasy Withdrawal

Ecstasy is a hallucinogenic and stimulant drug that’s manufactured to elicit a number of pleasant feelings, such as relaxation, euphoria, and empathy. The drug comes in the form of brightly...