Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults

(Wiley) An estimated 76 million people use psychostimulants, which include illicit drugs such as methamphetamine, cocaine, and 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, as well as prescription stimulants. A new Journal of Forensic Sciences study from Australia is the first to present national data of psychostimulant use in young adults who experienced a fatal stroke.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news