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Data from 100 million people reveals that cannabis, cocaine, and amphetamines are causal risk factors for stroke, not just linked to lifestyle. Cambridge researchers found that while cannabis increases risk by 37%, cocaine and amphetamines nearly double it—tripling for users under 55.


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