Social Cocaine Use Boosts Heart Attack Risk

Published November 5, 2012

Social cocaine use boosts heart attack risk
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Regular cocaine use significantly raises the risk of heart attack and stroke for otherwise healthy young people, a new study has found. The study, presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions today, showed that young people who … Read more on The Conversation

Recreational Cocaine Users at Higher Risk for Heart Issue
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That leads to thickened walls in the heart. The increased pressure on the heart leads to higher risks of heart attacks and strokes. Scientists aren't sure how social cocaine use may cause the blood vessels to stiffen. The next step is to determine what … Read more on Businessweek

Study: Opiod addiction risk low with proper use
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The finding suggests that concerns about the risk of becoming addicted to prescription painkillers might be "overblown," said addiction specialist Dr. Michael Fleming at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. "If you're a person … Read more on MedCity News