How to have a stroke at an early age: the effects of crack, cocaine and other illicit drugs.

Abstract

Illicit drugs have rapidly become one of the most frequent causes of stroke in the under 45 years of age group. Stroke and death can occur for either the first time or long-term user due to the pharmacologic actions of the drugs. The neuroscience nurse needs to be aware of the potential for stroke that can occur with illicit drugs and be prepared to intervene appropriately.

• Authors: C Blank-Reid
• Journal: The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses (J Neurosci Nurs) Vol. 28 Issue 1 Pg. 19-27 (Feb 1996) ISSN: 0888-0395 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8690958 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Crack Cocaine
• Illicit Drugs
• Cocaine

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Aged
• Cause of Death
• Cerebrovascular Disorders (chemically induced, mortality, nursing)
• Cocaine (adverse effects)
• Crack Cocaine (adverse effects)
• Female
• Humans
• Illicit Drugs (adverse effects)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Nursing Diagnosis
• Substance-Related Disorders (complications, mortality, nursing)
• Survival Rate
• United States (epidemiology)