Speedballing[1] – 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[2] when World War I soldiers were often treated with a combination of cocaine and morphine.
Once associated with high-profile figures like John Belushi[3], River Phoenix[4] and Chris...
Do you remember the COVID-19 shutdowns?
Many Americans could no longer do the activities they enjoyed[1] once businesses, schools, churches, gyms and community organizations shut their doors. Even spending time with friends and family[2] became nearly impossible.
Now imagine living that kind of isolation all the time.
For millions of Americans with serious mental health conditions, being unable to engage in meaningful activities is...
The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 7.8 million Americans[1] across the U.S. will lose their coverage through Medicaid – the public program that provides health insurance to low-income families and individuals – under the multitrillion-dollar domestic policy package that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025.
That includes 247,000 to 412,000 of my fellow residents[2] of Michigan based on the House...