"Amphetamine users were at a 122 higher risk for stroke, and a 96 percent higher risk for cocaine users, researchers report in the study published in the International Journal of Stroke and highlighted by The Guardian. Even potheads come out looking worse for wear, with cannabis linked to a 37 percent higher stroke risk, the study found."
"A stroke happens when the flow of blood to the brain becomes blocked. This could be from a clot in the blood vessels, or the vessels themselves could burst. Without the brain tissue receiving the oxygen and nutrients they immediately need, the cells begin to die within minutes."
"Illicit drug use is a preventable stroke risk, but I don't know if young people are aware how high the risk is. This is the first finding that has shown how different substance use disorders really can impact stroke risk."
A comprehensive review of medical data from over 100 million people reveals that recreational drug use substantially elevates stroke risk across multiple substances. Amphetamine users face a 122% increased risk, cocaine users a 96% increase, and cannabis users a 37% increase. Strokes occur when blood flow to the brain becomes blocked, either through clots or burst vessels, causing brain cells to die within minutes. This represents a preventable stroke risk, particularly concerning for young people who may underestimate the dangers. Researchers used Mendelian randomization techniques to establish causal links between drug use and strokes, moving beyond simple correlation to account for other lifestyle factors associated with drug use.
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