Meeting ‘future selves’ in VR aids substance use disorder recovery

VR experiences that involve meeting avatars based on their future selves could help people recovering from substance use disorder.

Sodam Kim - Indiana U. • futurity
Nov. 1, 2022 ~5 min

Fewer young adults drink than 20 years ago

While the number of college-age young adults drinking has fallen, the number using marijuana, or both marijuana and alcohol, is up, researchers say.

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
Oct. 16, 2020 ~6 min


New clues to harsh parenting by moms with alcohol dependence

Observing mothers with substance use disorders and their children suggests some of the triggers for harsh parenting.

Sandra Knispel-U. Rochester • futurity
Nov. 19, 2019 ~7 min

This ‘body awareness’ training cuts relapse rate

"Those who received MABT relapsed less. By learning to attend to their bodies, they learned important skills for better self-care."

Jackson Holtz-Washington • futurity
April 17, 2019 ~3 min

LGBTQ teens are over-represented in foster care

"We aren't investing enough in the systems and focusing enough on the distinct needs of some of the most vulnerable kids, including LGBTQ kids."

Esther Robards-Forbes-Texas • futurity
Feb. 12, 2019 ~3 min

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