Fr Fr? Why More Zoomers Are Ending Up in the ER Throwing Up From Weed 🤢

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Yo, listen up. There's this thing called Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome, or CHS. Basically, your body is not vibing with the chronic. You're talking major puke sessions, tummy aches that are a whole mood, and the only thing that gives you even a lil' bit of relief is hopping in a super hot shower. No cap, it's hitting the young crowd hard rn.

So, apparently, a bunch of us Zoomers are using way more cannabis in Canada, and the stuff we're toking on is way more potent than back in the day. Like, the THC levels are through the roof. And guess what? That's def part of the problem.

CHS goes through phases, kinda like when you're leveling up on a video game: first, you just feel kinda icky (nausea vibes), then you're full-on projectile vomiting (major L), and finally, you start to feel normal again after you ditch the cannabis. But fr, that middle stage is a nightmare.

The tricky part is figuring out what's actually wrong with you cause CHS can low-key look like other illnesses. But if you're constantly craving those scalding showers, that's a huge red flag.

And here's the real tea: THC can mess with your brain development when you're young. Plus, heavy cannabis use can make you anxious, depressed, or even straight-up paranoid. Some ppl even use cannabis to try and chill out when they're already feeling bad, which just makes the whole thing worse.

All this is low-key clogging up the healthcare system, too. More ER visits, missed school/work, and a whole lotta emotional stress. In rare cases, it can even mess with your kidneys. That's def not the vibe.

The realest solution? Ditch the cannabis, fam. But if that's not your style, try cutting back slowly, talking to a therapist, and just being real with yourself about what's going on. Clinicians should be asking about that hot bathing behavior. Public health campaigns should tell the public about CHS.