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 Lifetime Way – Original Song

“Living the Lifetime Recovery” 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

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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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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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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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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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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Is Gambling Addiction a Mental Illness? (and How to Know When It’s Time to Stop)

Gambling addiction is a progressive addiction that can cause many psychological, physical, and social consequences. It is classified as an impulse-control disorder and is included in the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, fifth edition (DSM-5). Problem gambling is hurtful to psychological and physical health. People who live with this addiction may experience psychological and physical symptoms, such as: Depression...

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How to Deal with a Gambler Husband

If you’ve been living with a gambler husband in the house, no doubt you’re living with a lot of fear, shame, uncertainty, and a great deal of anger and resentment. Debts may be mounting, your marriage may be on the rocks, unthinkable money worries could be part of your everyday experience. At the same time, you may still want to...

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Five Important Myths and Facts about Gambling Addiction

When you’re living with someone who has a gambling addiction or you have a loved one who has a gambling problem, it’s hard to know how to help or what to believe or what’s going to make a difference. The person with the gambling addiction problem may make excuses or even lie to and manipulate you. It’s important for you...

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