article FILE-A cup of coffee sits on a table. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) Coffee is popular for many, serving as a pick-me-up to get their day started or a boost of caffeine to offer a jolt of energy. And while this beverage is enjoyable for a lot of reasons, a recent study published in the journal Food Science & Nutrition …
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How Speedballing Is Creating a New Kind of Drug Crisis
Speedballing—the practice of combining a stimulant like cocaine or methamphetamine with an opioid such as heroin or fentanyl—has evolved from a niche subculture to a widespread public health crisis. The practice stems from the early 1900s, when World War I soldiers were often treated with a combination of cocaine and morphine. Once associated with high-profile figures like John Belushi, River …
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