Man describes horrific ‘Scromiting’ reaction as cannabis side effect sends thousands to ER

But normalization doesn’t mean harmless.

The effects of THC — the psychoactive compound in cannabis — are well documented. Users often report relaxation, euphoria, altered perception, and increased appetite. Others experience anxiety, paranoia, or heightened heart rate. In rare cases, heavy use has been associated with psychosis, especially in individuals predisposed to certain mental health conditions.

Less widely understood, however, is a condition known as Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) — a disorder that has been increasingly reported in emergency rooms across the U.S.

Over the past decade, hospitals have documented a surge in patients presenting with severe nausea, uncontrollable vomiting, and intense abdominal pain. The symptoms can be so extreme that medical staff coined a term to describe the phenomenon: “scromiting” — a combination of screaming and vomiting — because sufferers sometimes cry out from the pain.