Study highlights stroke risk linked to recreational drugs, including among young users

The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke—including among younger users—Cambridge researchers have concluded after analyzing data from more ...
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How recreational drug use leads to addiction

Recreational drug use often begins as a seemingly harmless activity, a way to unwind, socialize or experiment. However, what starts as occasional use can quickly spiral into addiction, with ...
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Recent recreational drug use triples risk of repeat serious cardiovascular event, research finds

New research presented at this year's ESC Congress 2024 in London, UK (30 Aug–2 Sept) shows that among patients admitted to the intensive cardiac care unit (ICCU), those with a recent history of ...
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Recreational drug use linked to poor outcomes after heart attack

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Recreational drug use at the time of heart attack was linked to poorer outcome over the following year. The ...
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Why more seniors are using drugs

Drug use among seniors is surging, with cannabis consumption among U.S. adults 65 and older jumping nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, revealing a shifting landscape in how older generations approach ...