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Recreational drugs can more than double risk of stroke, study suggests (www.theguardian.com)

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Medical data from 100m people shows risk 122% higher for amphetamine users, 96% higher for cocaine and 37% higher for cannabis

Recreational drugs can more than double the risk of stroke, with some of the most concerning impacts seen among younger people, a major review suggests.

Scientists analysed medical data from more than 100 million people and found that the risk of stroke was 122% higher for amphetamine users and 96% higher for cocaine users compared with those who did not take the drugs.

Cannabis users were also at greater risk, suffering 37% more strokes than non-users, the review found, though researchers saw no evidence that opioids, a highly addictive painkiller, added to a person’s risk of stroke.

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[–] yoreel@lemmy.zip 13 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

amphetamines would include ADHD medications, wouldn't it? that's unfortunate

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 5 points 17 hours ago* (last edited 15 hours ago)

Likely ~~mediated~~ mitigated by low dosage and tolerance for ADHD medication. Recreational use tends to be larger dosages more infrequently. From the paper "based on self-report, clinical diagnosis, or toxicology testing, depending on the study. When referring to this analysis, “use” refers to consumption regardless of severity or frequency." so it's unclear if medication is even in this study.

Prudent to keep an eye on blood pressure and keep up with cardio though.