Our analysis suggests that it is these drugs themselves that increase the risk of stroke, not just other lifestyle factors among users —Eric Harshfield
The recreational drugs cannabis, cocaine and amphetamines significantly increase the risk of stroke – including among younger users – Cambridge researchers have concluded after analysing data from more than 100 million people.
“Bringing together disparate studies” and “conducting a meta-analysis” means they fed an AI the studies and asked for commonalities, I guarantee it.
Unless a peer publishes a supporting paper or another reputable researcher or journal picks this up, I’m just not convinced there’s anything here.