Substance Use and Toxicology Screening in Young Adults With Acute Ischemic Stroke

Emily R. Fisher, Chad M. Aldridge, Rohini Bhole, Bradford B. Worrall, Christopher Holstege, Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne, Karen C. Johnston, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Department of Neurology, University of Virginia, Department of Neurology and Public Health Science, University of Virginia, Department of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Department of Psychiatry and Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia

The Neurohospitalist

Published online on June 10, 2026

Abstract

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Background and PurposeSubstance use is rising among young adults with stroke. We aimed to assess the prevalence of substance use, and the use of toxicology screening in the diagnostic evaluation, for young individuals with acute ischemic stroke (AIS) at a ...