{"id":54753,"date":"2026-02-09T12:36:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/popularnews.pw\/?page_id=54753"},"modified":"2026-02-09T12:36:18","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T12:36:18","slug":"man-shares-severe-reaction-after-using-cannabis-that-sent-thousands-to-the-er","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/popularnews.pw\/?page_id=54753","title":{"rendered":"Man Shares Severe Reaction After Using Cannabis That Sent Thousands to the ER"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"434\">I\u2019ve incorporated\u00a0<em data-start=\"226\" data-end=\"325\">medical findings, studies, terminology, symptoms, diagnostics, epidemiology, and current research<\/em>\u00a0to ensure it\u2019s evidence\u2011based and informative. Where helpful, I\u2019ve cited peer\u2011reviewed or reputable sources.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"883\">If you\u2019re over a certain age, you\u2019ll remember a time when cannabis was almost universally stigmatized \u2014 portrayed as a dangerous \u201cgateway\u201d drug, a moral corruptor, or something to be feared.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"883\">That reputation began to shift dramatically throughout the 2000s and early 2010s as scientific research, social attitudes, and public policy evolved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1243\">Today, cannabis is legal for recreational use in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"969\">many parts of the United States<\/strong>, with at least\u00a0<strong data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1067\">24 states and territories having legalized adult\u2011use cannabis as of early 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1243\">The cultural perception has shifted too: far fewer people view cannabis as the \u201cdevil\u2019s drug\u201d it was once portrayed to be, even among those who have never used it themselves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"1243\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22596 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toen-664x350-1-600x350.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toen-664x350-1-600x350.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1513\">Yet, this shift toward normalization and legal access hasn\u2019t eliminated potential\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1327\" data-end=\"1343\">health risks<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 and one of the most shocking and least understood of these is a condition known as\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1471\">Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)<\/strong>, colloquially nicknamed \u201c<strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1511\">scromiting<\/strong>.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1574\"><strong data-start=\"1523\" data-end=\"1574\">What Is Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1780\">Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1684\">medical condition linked to long\u2011term, frequent cannabis use<\/strong>\u00a0that causes sudden, severe, and repeated bouts of nausea, vomiting, and intense abdominal pain.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"2166\">While cannabis often produces relaxation, pleasure, and appetite stimulation in many users, CHS represents a\u00a0<em data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1911\">paradoxical effect<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 one in which chronic exposure to cannabinoid compounds ultimately leads to\u00a0<strong data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2032\">the opposite of what most people expect<\/strong>. Rather than easing nausea, it triggers uncontrollable vomiting and intense digestive distress.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2457\">The term\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2177\" data-end=\"2193\">\u201cscromiting\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0isn\u2019t clinical \u2014 it\u2019s slang created by patients and media to describe the torment of\u00a0<em data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2318\">screaming and vomiting simultaneously<\/em>\u00a0during a CHS episode. It captures both the physical intensity and emotional horror of the condition.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2512\"><strong data-start=\"2467\" data-end=\"2512\">How CHS Develops: Theories and Mechanisms<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2607\">Medical researchers still do not know\u00a0<em data-start=\"2552\" data-end=\"2561\">exactly<\/em>\u00a0why CHS happens. What they\u00a0<em data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2593\">do<\/em>\u00a0know is this:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<li data-start=\"2609\" data-end=\"2700\">\n<p data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2700\">It appears almost exclusively among people who\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2699\">use cannabis daily or very frequently<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2846\">\n<p data-start=\"2703\" data-end=\"2846\">Symptoms tend to develop only after\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2771\">months to years of heavy use<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 often\u00a0<strong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2793\">10+ years<\/strong>\u00a0in many cases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2847\" data-end=\"2957\">\n<p data-start=\"2849\" data-end=\"2957\">Not every chronic cannabis user develops CHS \u2014 some people may never experience it, even after years of use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2959\" data-end=\"3002\"><strong data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3002\">The Most Widely Accepted Hypothesis<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3219\">The most plausible scientific explanation involves the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3091\">endocannabinoid system (ECS)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 a complex network of receptors throughout the brain, gut, and nervous system that regulates mood, pain, nausea, and appetite.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3219\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22597 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2282993839-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"448\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2282993839-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3221\" data-end=\"3535\">Cannabis contains compounds like\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3284\">THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)<\/strong>\u00a0that bind to ECS receptors. Over time,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3351\">chronic overstimulation<\/strong>\u00a0of these receptors may disrupt the body\u2019s natural ability to regulate nausea and vomiting, paradoxically making nausea\u00a0<em data-start=\"3471\" data-end=\"3478\">worse<\/em>\u00a0instead of better.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3763\">Researchers also suspect that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3567\" data-end=\"3596\">high\u2011THC potency products<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 such as concentrates, vapes, and edibles with elevated levels of active cannabinoids \u2014 may increase risk, though definitive causal mechanisms are still under study.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3812\"><strong data-start=\"3773\" data-end=\"3812\">Symptoms of CHS: What It Looks Like<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3814\" data-end=\"3894\">CHS is generally described in\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3860\">three phases<\/strong>\u00a0that many sufferers pass through:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"3896\" data-end=\"3922\"><strong data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3922\">1. Prodromal Phase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4021\">This early stage may last\u00a0<strong data-start=\"3950\" data-end=\"3974\">months or even years<\/strong>, and symptoms are often mild or misunderstood:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4157\">\n<li data-start=\"4023\" data-end=\"4051\">\n<p data-start=\"4025\" data-end=\"4051\">Mild but persistent nausea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4078\">\n<p data-start=\"4054\" data-end=\"4078\">Early\u2011morning queasiness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4101\">\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4101\">Abdominal discomfort<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4157\">\n<p data-start=\"4104\" data-end=\"4157\">Fear of vomiting, but little or no vomiting initially<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4358\">Because symptoms are subtle, many users\u00a0<em data-start=\"4199\" data-end=\"4214\">don\u2019t suspect<\/em>\u00a0CHS and may even use cannabis more to \u201ctreat\u201d nausea, inadvertently worsening the course of the syndrome.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4358\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22598 lzl-ed lzl-cached\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toen-664x350-2-600x350.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toen-664x350-2-600x350.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4397\"><strong data-start=\"4364\" data-end=\"4397\">2. Hyperemetic (Active) Phase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4444\">This is the defining and most dramatic stage:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4741\">\n<li data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4477\">\n<p data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4477\"><strong data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4477\">Severe, relentless nausea<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4533\">\n<p data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4533\"><strong data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4501\">Repeated vomiting<\/strong>\u00a0(sometimes many times per hour)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4534\" data-end=\"4562\">\n<p data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4562\"><strong data-start=\"4536\" data-end=\"4562\">Intense abdominal pain<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4628\">\n<p data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4628\">Vomiting so extreme it can cause screaming \u2014 hence \u201cscromiting\u201d<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4629\" data-end=\"4741\">\n<p data-start=\"4631\" data-end=\"4741\">Relief often only transiently achieved through\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4702\">hot showers or baths<\/strong>\u00a0(a curious and characteristic symptom)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4743\" data-end=\"4929\">The hyperemetic phase can last\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4774\" data-end=\"4789\">24\u201372 hours<\/strong>\u00a0or more and often leads patients to seek emergency medical care because nothing else provides relief.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"4931\" data-end=\"4956\"><strong data-start=\"4935\" data-end=\"4956\">3. Recovery Phase<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"4958\" data-end=\"5175\">If cannabis use is\u00a0<strong data-start=\"4977\" data-end=\"4999\">completely stopped<\/strong>, symptoms begin to fade over days, weeks, or months. However, if cannabis use resumes, symptoms often\u00a0<em data-start=\"5102\" data-end=\"5118\">return quickly<\/em>, which can trap people in a cycle of recurring episodes.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5182\" data-end=\"5240\"><strong data-start=\"5185\" data-end=\"5240\">How Common Is CHS? A Growing Emergency Room Concern<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5242\" data-end=\"5322\">Estimating how common CHS really is remains challenging for a number of reasons:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5558\">\n<li data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5452\">\n<p data-start=\"5326\" data-end=\"5452\">Until recently, hospitals and clinicians\u00a0<em data-start=\"5367\" data-end=\"5402\">lacked a specific diagnostic code<\/em>\u00a0for CHS, making it difficult to track nationally.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5453\" data-end=\"5558\">\n<p data-start=\"5455\" data-end=\"5558\">Symptoms overlap with other conditions like cyclical vomiting syndrome, food poisoning, or stomach flu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5798\">However,\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5569\" data-end=\"5658\">several studies strongly suggest that CHS cases have been rising over the past decade<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 likely tied to increased cannabis use, legalization, and higher THC potency in commercial products.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5560\" data-end=\"5798\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22597 lzl-cached lzl-ed\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2282993839-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"488\" height=\"439\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shutterstock_2282993839-2048x1365-1-600x540.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5800\" data-end=\"5812\">For example:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"6612\">\n<li data-start=\"5814\" data-end=\"6067\">\n<p data-start=\"5816\" data-end=\"6067\">Analysis of U.S. emergency department data from\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5864\" data-end=\"5880\">2016 to 2022<\/strong>\u00a0showed that the number of visits coded for CHS climbed significantly, especially during the\u00a0<strong data-start=\"5973\" data-end=\"6000\">COVID\u201119 pandemic years<\/strong>, and then remained elevated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6068\" data-end=\"6405\">\n<p data-start=\"6070\" data-end=\"6405\">Another study specifically examining\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6107\" data-end=\"6135\">adolescents (aged 13\u201321)<\/strong>\u00a0found that the rate of CHS emergency visits increased dramatically from 2016 through 2023 \u2014 with overall volume rising nearly\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6262\" data-end=\"6278\">50% per year<\/strong>\u00a0by some measures, both in states with legalized recreational cannabis and those without.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6406\" data-end=\"6612\">\n<p data-start=\"6408\" data-end=\"6612\">Surveys of CHS sufferers indicate that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6447\" data-end=\"6484\">85\u202f% report at least one ER visit<\/strong>\u00a0for their symptoms, and nearly half have been hospitalized as a result of their episodes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"6614\" data-end=\"6781\">These trends indicate that CHS is far from rare and may represent a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"6682\" data-end=\"6738\">significant and under\u2011recognized public health issue<\/strong>\u00a0tied to changing patterns of cannabis use.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"6788\" data-end=\"6815\"><strong data-start=\"6791\" data-end=\"6815\">Who Is Most at Risk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"6817\" data-end=\"6988\">While CHS can technically happen to anyone who uses cannabis heavily over a long period, certain demographic and behavioral features are more common among diagnosed cases:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"6990\" data-end=\"7541\">\n<li data-start=\"6990\" data-end=\"7030\">\n<p data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7030\"><strong data-start=\"6992\" data-end=\"7030\">Daily or near\u2011daily cannabis users<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7031\" data-end=\"7215\">\n<p data-start=\"7033\" data-end=\"7215\">People who started using cannabis at a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7072\" data-end=\"7085\">young age<\/strong>; early initiation appears linked with higher lifetime risk of CHS symptoms and ER visits.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7216\" data-end=\"7397\">\n<p data-start=\"7218\" data-end=\"7397\">Young adults (especially ages\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7248\" data-end=\"7257\">18\u201335<\/strong>) constitute a large share of diagnosed cases, though adolescents are increasingly affected as well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7398\" data-end=\"7541\">\n<p data-start=\"7400\" data-end=\"7541\">Some studies suggest males may have a slightly higher risk profile, though CHS occurs across genders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"7543\" data-end=\"7722\">It\u2019s important to note:\u00a0<strong data-start=\"7567\" data-end=\"7624\">not everyone who uses cannabis daily will develop CHS<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 the reason some people suffer it and others don\u2019t remains a topic of ongoing clinical research.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"7543\" data-end=\"7722\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-22596 lzl-cached lzl-ed\" src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toen-664x350-1-600x350.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"350\" data-lzl-src=\"https:\/\/likya.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Toen-664x350-1-600x350.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"7729\" data-end=\"7765\"><strong data-start=\"7732\" data-end=\"7765\">Why CHS Is Often Misdiagnosed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"7767\" data-end=\"8046\">One of the biggest challenges clinicians face is\u00a0<em data-start=\"7816\" data-end=\"7829\">recognizing<\/em>\u00a0CHS. Because its symptoms mimic many other medical conditions \u2014 such as cyclic vomiting syndrome, gastrointestinal infections, migraines, pancreatitis, and others \u2014 CHS can easily be mistaken for a different illness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"8048\" data-end=\"8065\">This can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8067\" data-end=\"8229\">\n<li data-start=\"8067\" data-end=\"8116\">\n<p data-start=\"8069\" data-end=\"8116\">Repeated ER visits before the correct diagnosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8117\" data-end=\"8177\">\n<p data-start=\"8119\" data-end=\"8177\">Unnecessary tests (e.g., CT scans, endoscopy, ultrasounds)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8178\" data-end=\"8204\">\n<p data-start=\"8180\" data-end=\"8204\">Higher health care costs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8205\" data-end=\"8229\">\n<p data-start=\"8207\" data-end=\"8229\">Delayed symptom relief<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8231\" data-end=\"8448\">Many emergency departments have reported that patients are being treated for common vomiting illnesses before cannabis use history is fully explored \u2014 which may delay diagnosis.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"8455\" data-end=\"8482\"><strong data-start=\"8458\" data-end=\"8482\">How CHS Is Diagnosed<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"8484\" data-end=\"8651\">There is no single lab test for CHS. Instead, a clinical diagnosis is usually made based on a\u00a0<strong data-start=\"8578\" data-end=\"8630\">combination of symptoms and cannabis use history<\/strong>, commonly including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"8653\" data-end=\"8895\">\n<li data-start=\"8653\" data-end=\"8695\">\n<p data-start=\"8655\" data-end=\"8695\">Repeated episodes of nausea and vomiting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8696\" data-end=\"8769\">\n<p data-start=\"8698\" data-end=\"8769\">Chronic cannabis use (typically daily or near daily for a year or more)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8770\" data-end=\"8827\">\n<p data-start=\"8772\" data-end=\"8827\">Symptoms that resolve with sustained cannabis cessation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"8828\" data-end=\"8895\">\n<p data-start=\"8830\" data-end=\"8895\"><em data-start=\"8830\" data-end=\"8848\">Behavioral clues<\/em>\u00a0like compulsive hot bathing for symptom relief<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"8897\" data-end=\"9190\">In October 2025, an\u00a0<strong data-start=\"8917\" data-end=\"8954\">official clinical diagnostic code<\/strong>\u00a0was introduced \u2014 a major step forward for tracking and research \u2014 making it easier for clinicians to categorize and report CHS diagnoses accurately on medical records and insurance billing forms.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"9197\" data-end=\"9253\"><strong data-start=\"9200\" data-end=\"9253\">Treatment: Temporary Relief vs Permanent Recovery<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"9255\" data-end=\"9562\">One of the most frustrating aspects of CHS is that\u00a0<strong data-start=\"9306\" data-end=\"9378\">standard anti\u2011nausea medications often do not work during an episode<\/strong>. Many patients and physicians report that medications commonly used for nausea \u2014 such as ondansetron or promethazine \u2014 provide minimal benefit.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"9564\" data-end=\"9605\"><strong data-start=\"9568\" data-end=\"9605\">Symptom Support During an Episode<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"9607\" data-end=\"9625\">Doctors may offer:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"9627\" data-end=\"10126\">\n<li data-start=\"9627\" data-end=\"9679\">\n<p data-start=\"9629\" data-end=\"9679\"><strong data-start=\"9629\" data-end=\"9656\">Intravenous (IV) fluids<\/strong>\u00a0to prevent dehydration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9680\" data-end=\"9734\">\n<p data-start=\"9682\" data-end=\"9734\">Electrolyte management (e.g., potassium replacement)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9735\" data-end=\"9828\">\n<p data-start=\"9737\" data-end=\"9828\"><strong data-start=\"9737\" data-end=\"9753\">Pain control<\/strong>, which in severe cases has included opioids like morphine for intense pain<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9829\" data-end=\"9913\">\n<p data-start=\"9831\" data-end=\"9913\"><strong data-start=\"9831\" data-end=\"9855\">Hot showers or baths<\/strong>\u00a0often provide temporary relief, a hallmark feature of CHS<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"9914\" data-end=\"10126\">\n<p data-start=\"9916\" data-end=\"10126\">In some cases, medications like\u00a0<strong data-start=\"9948\" data-end=\"9963\">haloperidol<\/strong>\u00a0(an antipsychotic drug) or\u00a0<strong data-start=\"9991\" data-end=\"10010\">capsaicin cream<\/strong>\u00a0have been used off\u2011label with varying degrees of success in the ER setting.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"10128\" data-end=\"10165\"><strong data-start=\"10132\" data-end=\"10165\">The Only Known Permanent Cure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"10167\" data-end=\"10360\">The only treatment demonstrated to stop CHS episodes in the long term is\u00a0<strong data-start=\"10240\" data-end=\"10278\">complete cessation of cannabis use<\/strong>. This includes all forms \u2014 smoked, vaped, edible, and other cannabinoid products.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"10362\" data-end=\"10632\">Once cannabis use is stopped, symptoms gradually diminish and eventually disappear. Unfortunately, many individuals continue using cannabis despite repeated episodes, either due to misunderstanding the link between use and symptoms or because of dependence or addiction.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"10639\" data-end=\"10676\"><strong data-start=\"10642\" data-end=\"10676\">Potential Complications of CHS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"10678\" data-end=\"10778\">Repeated vomiting from CHS is not just unpleasant \u2014 it can lead to serious complications, including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"10780\" data-end=\"10983\">\n<li data-start=\"10780\" data-end=\"10797\">\n<p data-start=\"10782\" data-end=\"10797\"><strong data-start=\"10782\" data-end=\"10797\">Dehydration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10798\" data-end=\"10826\">\n<p data-start=\"10800\" data-end=\"10826\"><strong data-start=\"10800\" data-end=\"10826\">Electrolyte imbalances<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10827\" data-end=\"10852\">\n<p data-start=\"10829\" data-end=\"10852\"><strong data-start=\"10829\" data-end=\"10852\">Acute kidney injury<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10853\" data-end=\"10893\">\n<p data-start=\"10855\" data-end=\"10893\"><strong data-start=\"10855\" data-end=\"10875\">Esophageal tears<\/strong>\u00a0(in severe cases)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10894\" data-end=\"10941\">\n<p data-start=\"10896\" data-end=\"10941\">Damage to dental enamel from chronic vomiting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"10942\" data-end=\"10983\">\n<p data-start=\"10944\" data-end=\"10983\">Hospitalizations and repeated ER visits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"10985\" data-end=\"11138\">While deaths directly attributable to CHS are rare, severe dehydration and metabolic complications can have\u00a0<em data-start=\"11093\" data-end=\"11124\">life\u2011threatening consequences<\/em>\u00a0if untreated.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"11145\" data-end=\"11206\"><strong data-start=\"11148\" data-end=\"11206\">Why \u201cScromiting\u201d Is Gaining Attention in Public Health<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"11208\" data-end=\"11391\">As cannabis legalization has expanded, so has research into both its benefits and harms. 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