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What is the risk of a heart attack for a late 20's person after drug and alcohol abuse?
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Low risk: If the person is no longer using alcohol and drugs, the risk would be relatively low. However, drug use can lead to other heart problems besides heart attack, like valve damage and heart muscle damage.
Answered 5/12/2016
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Drug use: It depends on the amount of prior use and whether use is continuing. Certain drugs, such as cocaine, are particularly dangerous in this regard.
Answered 5/8/2016
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