Speedballing's Role in a New Drug Crisis
Speedballing, the dangerous practice of combining stimulants like cocaine or methamphetamine with opioids such as heroin or fentanyl, has become a major public health crisis in the U.S., leading to a significant rise in overdose deaths due to the lethal interactions and contaminated drug supply. Addressing this issue requires increased awareness, better access to treatment, and harm reduction strategies like fentanyl test strips and naloxone distribution.