Dr. Arthur Westover (IMAGE)

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Dr. Arthur Westover

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Dr. Arthur Westover led a study that found elevated rates in young adults of amphetamine and cocaine usage significantly boost their risk of stroke, with amphetamine abuse associated with the greatest risk.

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UT Southwestern Medical Center

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