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Cases of ‘scromiting’ condition tied to cannabis use spike among teens, young adults: New study

  • Emergency visits for "scromiting" (cannabis hyperemesis syndrome) are rising in the U.S., with a surprising spike among 15–24‑year‑olds after WHO added a diagnostic code.
  • The syndrome causes intense, recurring vomiting and stomach pain — sufferers often find only hot showers help and frequently end up in ERs, sometimes after misdiagnosis.
  • Experts link the trend to earlier use and higher‑potency/vaping products; the only reliable cure is stopping all cannabis, though quitting can be difficult.
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