8/23/2026
Vital Signs · medicine

Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study
A massive analysis involving more than 100 million people has found strong links between recreational drug use and stroke, including among younger adults. Cocaine was associated with nearly double the risk of stroke, amphetamines with more than double the risk, and cannabis with a 37% increase.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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Cannabis use linked to 37% higher stroke risk in massive study — Vital Signs