This syndrome has become a growing reason people, especially young adults, are seeking urgent medical care. What may sound like an internet meme is in fact a severe and painful medical condition recognized by clinicians, public health authorities, and global health organizations.
In late 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) formally added CHS to its global diagnostic classifications, giving it a specific code that will help doctors track and better understand its prevalence. This step was also adopted in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What Is Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)?
Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome is a gastrointestinal disorder associated with frequent and long-term cannabis use.
It causes recurrent, severe nausea, intense abdominal pain, and repeated vomiting, often lasting hours to days — symptoms that can be so overwhelming that patients literally scream during episodes, hence the nickname scromiting. Continue reading…