Severe vomiting from heavy cannabis use? Doctor explains alarming rise in ‘scromiting’ | C

December 4, 2025

A Chicago emergency doctor tells ChicagoLIVE why more young adults — especially ages 18 to 30 — are showing up with “scromiting,” the slang term for cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, where chronic cannabis use triggers uncontrollable vomiting. She explains why typical nausea meds often don’t work, common misconceptions about marijuana’s benefits, and why stopping cannabis for months is usually the only real solution.