James McMannis

Using TriWest Healthcare Alliance for Addiction Treatment Over one in ten veterans are diagnosed with a substance use disorder after returning from the military. The realities of war can be damaging. Furthermore, veterans are at greater risk of trauma, pain, homelessness, and suicide-related to their military experience. If you or a loved one are experiencing […]

Looking at the Telltale Facial Signs of Alcoholism My alcohol addiction led to a lot of physical issues, with the most obvious one being my outward appearance. I struggled with a number of issues as a result of my alcohol abuse, including weight gain, skin sores, and spider veins. The worst of these issues was

Can Meth Lead to Liver Cancer or Lung Cancer? A Closer Look While I was out running and gunning during my addiction, opiates seemed to be the “hot thing”. However, with so many people overdosing and not being able to keep up financially with their addiction, there seems to be a different drug that is

Understanding Relapse and Getting Support at South Shores The date is January 31, 2018. And I just got out of a rehab center for the fifth time. For me, this rehab stay was different than those in the past. After a miserable week of hot and cold sweats as part of my withdrawal symptoms and

Get Support for Alcohol Detox and Lasting Sobriety at South Shores If you have wrestled with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) that led to alcoholic liver disease, you may ask yourself: “Will ascites go away if I stop drinking?” Many health complications can arise from alcohol addiction, most famously decreased liver function. If you have decided

Get Support Options for Opiate Recovery at South Shores In the world of addiction, overcoming dependence can sometimes require near-dependence on another substance. This is the case for many methadone users, who have found themselves dependent on an opioid with profound withdrawal effects. However, with the proper methadone alternatives offered at South Shores Detox and

Identifying and Getting Help for Cocaine Nose Damage Fewer drugs have as much of a societal impact and urban lore as cocaine. For years, cocaine abuse has been at the forefront of America’s battle against addiction, having exploded during the disco era of the 1970s, but dating back as far as the 1930s and 40s

Understanding Percocet Withdrawals and Effective Treatment You may ask yourself if you have been using this prescription drug: How long does Percocet stay in your system? Perhaps your doctor prescribed this prescription medication for you for moderate to severe pain. You may become addicted to it without realizing it – at least not until it’s

Is Nausea During Detox Normal? For many people, nausea is a common symptom during detox. It is caused by the body’s reaction to the withdrawal of the drug or alcohol. When you stop using drugs or alcohol, your body goes through a period of adjustment, often causing a variety of symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting,

An Eight Ball at a Time: My Descent into Addiction My cocaine addiction began at an early age and continued well into my adult life. I’ve tried every form of cocaine there is, and there are many ways to ingest it. I’ve smoked crack cocaine, I’ve snorted it, I’ve even injected it on many occasions.