Opioids and Opiates: Understanding the Key Differences
We hear the term all the time- “opioid epidemic”- but people often get the keyword “opioid” confused with “opiate”, and honestly it is a completely understandable mistake. The two seem pretty much interchangeable in a lot of situations. However, there are a few differences that it helps to be aware of. So what are . . . . Continue Reading
New Toxicology Reports Reveal Bobbi Kristina Brown’s Cause of Death
For a while, the news and controversy surrounding Bobbi Kristina Brown had slowed down since her death was officially declared on July 26, 2015. Now, Bobbi Kristina Brown is gaining media attention again after results from her toxicology report were released to the public on Friday, which would have been her 23rd birthday. The toxicology . . . . Continue Reading
Prescription Painkillers: Public Enemy Number 1 for Overdose
You might ask why I say prescription painkillers are Public Enemy Number 1, but the answer may be a little more than you expected. If you really need a reason, let’s just say that according to recent research, opioid overdoses are a leading cause of death in the United States! By that count, over . . . . Continue Reading