Neuroimaging Patterns of Recreational Drug Use in the Emergency Setting

Radiographics 2026

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Authors: Mariana R. DeFreitas, Christopher M. Ruggiero, David E. Bartlett, John P. Nazarian, N Khan, Robert M. Morgan, Desmin M. Milner
DOI: 10.1148/rg.250046
Cited by: 1
References: 65

Abstract

Recognizing the diverse cerebrovascular, toxic and metabolic, and infectious sequelae of recreational drug use in patients undergoing emergency neuroimaging facilitates accurate diagnosis, guides treatment, and assists with prognostication.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Poisoning and overdose treatments Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiographics
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
46
Issue
2
Pages
e250046–e250046
Publication date
8 January 2026
Language
EN