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 ...

The study should be the first of many helping to understand the negative CV effects of the drug in an illicit setting, say authors.

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 ...

Findings suggest that routine urine drug screening in the ICCU could improve risk stratification, help personalize drug withdrawal support.

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 ...

When your doctor writes a prescription, she is supposed to know everything else you are taking and check that the new medication won’t interact. Long ago, doctors and pharmacists had to look the ...

This article explores new research that raises questions about how certain recreational drugs may affect stroke risk. It looks at what scientists have discovered so far and why the findings are ...