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Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a progressive disease. It has 5 stages, as you can see in the infographic. It can be difficult to recognize alcoholism in its early stages, especially if a user tries to hide their consumption. Sometimes, family members and friends ignore the first few symptoms of alcoholism or attribute them to a bad mood or well-being. …

Sonata is a prescription medication for insomnia which is also known by the generic name zaleplon. AddictionResource authors explain that taking sleeping capsules/pills in a way that deviates from a doctor’s recommendation can be qualified as abuse. The given infographic lists its major reasons. Improper use of Sonata is associated with a long list of side effects, including dependence and …

Substance abuse is quite dangerous and the realization of the fact that you are an addict is actually your way to rehabilitation. People are often scared of a mental relapse because there are many instances of relapse. If you fear a mental relapse, you need to follow a few processes which help in staying in control and keeping cool. If …

1 in 10 seniors will experience abuse every year. Being able to age with dignity and grace is a dream many of us have and something everyone should be able to do. As individuals, we often turn to family members, friends, and care services to provide health care and companionship. Becoming more reliant on others, however, means that the elderly …

This infographic shows the statistics of the different prescription medications that are abused. It’s a growing issue in America and is just as dangerous as illegal drugs. The addiction effects are just as strong and can become fatal when using it outside of the directions given by your doctor. The article at the link where this infographic is found, tells …