Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in Youth: Clinical Insights and Public Health Implications

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 22(4), P. 633 - 633

Published: April 17, 2025

This review focuses on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) in youth, a condition linked to chronic cannabis use and characterized by cyclic vomiting, abdominal pain, dehydration. The objectives were explore CHS progression youth its impact health, assess current treatment strategies. There are the three distinct phases of CHS: prodromal, hyperemetic, recovery. During prodromal phase, individuals experience early morning nausea discomfort, often mistakenly alleviated continued use. hyperemetic phase is marked severe dehydration, complications like electrolyte imbalances, leading potentially serious health risks. Temporary relief may be experienced through hot showers or baths. In recovery symptoms gradually resolve, normal eating bathing habits return. emphasizes physical psychological impacts highlighting potential for misdiagnosis importance intervention. It stresses need targeted educational efforts schools, healthcare settings, public campaigns prevent delayed diagnosis improve outcomes. Findings underscore increasing provider awareness promoting preventive education. also advocates further research into pathophysiology diagnostic protocols young populations.

Language: Английский

Clinician perspectives on barriers and facilitators to the treatment of adolescent cannabis use: A qualitative study

Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 169, P. 209559 - 209559

Published: Nov. 8, 2024

Language: Английский