How Important is an Inpatient Treatment Program for Addiction Recovery?

What is an Inpatient Recovery Program? In short, inpatient rehab is when patients reside at a treatment center. However, inpatient substance abuse treatment programs can differ from facility to facility. In terms of therapy options, amenities, staff, and other factors, centers often have different focuses. Regardless of program differences, the ultimate goal of inpatient treatment is to provide treatment in...

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How Can a Dual Diagnosis Program Help Anxiety and Bipolar Disorders?

How Do Dual-Diagnosis Programs Work? Anxiety and bipolar disorders are often treated with medications and psychotherapy. But when addiction is a part of the equation, inpatient or outpatient recovery programs are better options. Whether you or someone you love needs help, there are numerous options available. One of the more common and effective options is inpatient treatment. Much like outpatient...

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Kingsway – Bouncing Back

Lifetime – Bouncing Back

You’ll often hear in alcohol and drug rehab that relapse is part of recovery. That’s because addiction is a powerful disease, and for some people the lure of using drugs and alcohol, even after long periods of sobriety, is overwhelming. This can happen when life’s triggers and stressors come up—those things that make people with drug or alcohol addiction want...

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Living the Kingsway – Original Song

Living the Kingsway – Original Song

“Living the Kingsway” is an original song describing our community. Share this with everyone and anyone and let's make an impact. Somebody out there needs this! ❤️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QpWEC-NVLE

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The Devastating Effects of Gambling Addiction

The Devastating Effects of Gambling Addiction

Gambling addiction is an impulse-control disorder. If you are a compulsive gambler, you can’t control the urge to gamble, even when it has negative consequences for you or your loved ones. Thankfully, there is hope for you here at Lifetime Recovery located in Mullica Hill, New Jersey, through our gambling addiction treatment program. Learn how we can help you overcome...

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Bloody nose symptom of cocaine abuse

How to Recognize Signs and Symptoms of Cocaine Abuse

Whether you’re dealing with a cocaine problem yourself or you’re concerned about a loved one, you might be wondering how to recognize signs and symptoms of cocaine abuse. Being able to notice warning signs can help you come to terms with cocaine addiction and make a decision to get the help you need. But first, what is cocaine? Cocaine is...

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Young man sitting on bench in the park going through alcohol withdrawal

What Happens to Your Body When You Stop Drinking Booze?

When you stop drinking booze after drinking in large quantities, your blood/breath alcohol content (BAC) will lower over time. But sometimes a person’s BAC remains so high it can lead to serious health repercussions, like alcohol poisoning, even as time goes on. Alcohol is a drug like any other, meaning you may develop alcohol dependence or alcohol addiction with consistent,...

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Man holding alcohol cup -Alcohol Addiction Risk Factors

What are Alcohol Addiction Risk Factors?

According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 85.6 percent of people 18 and older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime. 69.5 percent of people reported drinking alcohol in the last year and 54.9 percent reported drinking in the last month. While not every person who drinks is at risk of becoming...

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What does Xanax do to your body and brain?

The Toxic Side Effects of Mixing Xanax and Alcohol

Xanax® is a central nervous system depressant prescribed for anxiety disorder and panic disorder. Central nervous system depressants slow brain activity, producing a calming effect. The  generic name for Xanax is alprazolam. In the United States, it is the most commonly prescribed psychotropic medication, meaning medication that affects how the brain functions. Xanax is in the category of drugs called...

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