The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a spike in cases of “scromiting,” a condition causing excessive vomiting among some marijuana users, particularly among teens and young adults. Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), which can cause severe stomach pain and nausea, was first detected in Australia two decades ago. Hot showers and baths are often the only way to mitigate discomfort, though rare cases have resulted in death.

The CDC’s report shows that emergency department visits involving CHS increased significantly after the World Health Organization added it to its diagnostic manual in October 2024. While researchers suggest this rise indicates improved recognition of CHS, it could also mean that the public health impact was previously underestimated. The report found higher proportions of emergency department visits among younger persons aged 15-24 and those between 25-34 years old.

Researchers theorize that changes in cannabis use behavior among younger people may contribute to the increased prevalence of CHS. This includes starting at an earlier age, using evolving methods like vaping or higher-potency products, and experiencing symptom onset much sooner than previously estimated. The CDC’s Alana Vivolo-Kantor noted that older data suggested CHS occurred after prolonged use but recent studies show patients developing it after only a few years of heavy cannabinoid use due to the higher potency of marijuana products.

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