Course
Substance-related stroke risk and testing — what clinicians screen for and how to discuss safely (Advanced)
Advanced course: how substance use (including stimulants) can relate to stroke and what testing/monitoring may be done. Focuses on nonjudgmental disclosure and safety planning
Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced25 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand why clinicians ask about substance use in stroke workup
- Know how disclosure affects safety (med interactions, BP, rhythm)
- Use nonjudgmental scripts to share information accurately
- Build a relapse/safety plan that reduces recurrence risk
Practice check
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