By Megan Twohey, Danielle Ivory and Carson Kessler The reporters are continuing to examine cannabis policies, use of the drug and the rise of the commercial market.
Published Oct. 4, 2024 Updated Oct. 7, 2024
https://dnyuz.com/2024/10/04/as-americas-marijuana-use-grows-so-do-the-harms/
In midcoast Maine, a pediatrician sees teenagers so dependent on cannabis that they consume it practically all day, every day — “a remarkably scary amount,” she said.
From Washington State to West Virginia, psychiatrists treat rising numbers of people whose use of the drug has brought on delusions, paranoia and other symptoms of psychosis.
And in the emergency departments of small community hospitals and large academic medical centers alike, physicians encounter patients with severe vomiting induced by the drug — a potentially devastating condition that once was rare but now, they say, is common. “Those patients look so sick,” said a doctor in Ohio, who described them “writhing around in pain.”
As marijuana legalization has accelerated across the country, doctors are contending with the effects of an explosion in the use of the drug and its intensity. A $33 billion industry has taken root, turning out an ever-expanding range of cannabis products so intoxicating they bear little resemblance to the marijuana available a generation ago. Tens of millions of Americans use the drug, for medical or recreational purposes — most of them without problems.
But with more people consuming more potent cannabis more often, a growing number, mostly chronic users, are enduring serious health consequences.
The accumulating harm is broader and more severe than previously reported. And gaps in state regulations, limited public health messaging and federal restraints on research have left many consumers, government officials and even medical practitioners in the dark about such outcomes.
Again and again, The New York Times found dangerous misconceptions.
Many users believe, for instance, that people cannot become addicted to cannabis. But millions do.
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Drunk driving people smoke too. That is what you witnessed. Ex cancer patient here and extremely heavy user. I use way more than a heavy user due to having cancer previously. Never vomited, I have a technical career in aquatic farming and zero traffic violations. Sorry to disappoint.
Why don’t you get rid of the plants and eat carnivore instead? Plants can cause cancer - yeah so t believe the vegans. See Dr Shawn Baker Dr Ken Berry Dr April Salidino Zero Carb Life. Why? No plant toxins. You inhale yours directly into the lungs body can’t get rid of it. Taxes your liver lungs heart.
Yep those are words. Good job
Why would I be disappointed. You know what. You’re right. That guy could have been drunk too. But I interview 20 some things all the time that tell me they smoke marijuana but don’t drink. I have no reason to disbelieve them if they are willing to tell me about the marijuana use. Certainly not everyone has the same experience and I’m sure many never have vomiting- but many tell me they have started having stomach pain and vomiting and can’t figure it out. It’s well documented that this is a thing. But people who use get their perspective warped by wanting to defend it absolutely. Lots of people do fine with alcohol. Lots of people don’t. Why is it crazy to think the same can be true of marijuana?
Bit strange that you dont know its a very rare condition, and that its actually called 'Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome' (Not "Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome").
Only took me 5 minutes on yandex, but it still feels like I should charge you an exorbitant amount for this education.
And I have never ever heard of anyone that vomits when smoking weed (not even after the munchies stage) so yes its extremely rare.
That's a lot of what ifs and speculation. If you cant think of a reason why you can't just take 20 something year old at their word then you need to stay clear of younger people. Ive worked with many in that age, they frequently exaggerate or leave out painful or incriminating portions of truth, because they still feel like they have something to prove to the world. Dont believe me, tell one someone said something about them, they won't give up until they find out who and prove them wrong about whatever was said. Most don't even understand thier own bodies yet. They consume copious amounts of artifical ingredients, media, bioengineered foods, sugar and havent even heard of fasting. Lots of reasons for tummy aches.