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February 19, 2021
The recreational use of any illicit drug cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine, or others is associated with nearly a threefold higher risk of premature and extremely premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), and this risk is even more pronounced in those who combine different drugs, according to a study published this week.
Overall, the risk of premature ASCVD was more than two to three times higher in individuals who used a single recreational drug, including tobacco, alcohol, or an illicit substance. The risk of premature ASCVD was over six times more likely in patients who used three recreational drugs, and nearly ninefold higher in those who used at least four recreational drugs.