American Stroke Association says Cocaine greatly increases Stroke Risk within 24 hours of use
March 3, 2014
San Diego, CA – Cocaine greatly increases stroke risk in young adults within 24 hours of use, much more than other risk factors according to research presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2014.
Cocaine users were six to seven times more likely to suffer an ischemic stroke within 24 hours of using the drug, and the effect existed across different ethnicities, researchers wrote.
Cocaine use increases stroke risk. (American Heart Association)
