HealthDay (3/9, Thompson) reports that researchers have found that using marijuana, cocaine, or amphetamines can increase an individual’s “risk of stroke – even if they’re a younger adult.” The investigators found that cocaine “and amphetamines can double or triple the risk of stroke for any adult,” while marijuana “also increases stroke risk, but to a lesser extent.” The findings were published in the International Journal of Stroke.
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— “Illicit Drugs Raise Stroke Risk, Even for Younger Adults,”Dennis Thompson, HealthDay, March 9, 2026