According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 5% of all adults suffer from depression. Additionally, about 19% of US adults have some type of anxiety disorder. About 7% of children in the US also regularly experience anxiety. As such, depression and anxiety are some of the leading mental health issues affecting both adults and children. But how […]
Understanding the differences between opiates, opioids, and narcotics is essential. The opioid epidemic is a pressing concern, making it imperative to avoid fake news and misinformation. Opiates, opioids, and narcotics are terms that are frequently used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. The truth is almost a riddle: all opioids—and opiates—are narcotics, but not […]
