Emergency departments are seeing a spike in visits owing to a once unusual, highly unpleasant and, in rare cases, potentially life-threatening side effect of chronic cannabis use: severe bouts of vomiting lasting hours, even days.

The commercialization of cannabis and higher potency of THC is driving increases in cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, research suggests.{ai:summary}Emergency departments report an increase in visits due to a severe vomiting condition linked to chronic cannabis use. This side effect, which can last for hours or even days, is becoming more common and poses potential health risks. #health

Why more Canadians are landing in emergency departments with cannabis-induced vomiting

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