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High potency weed linked to psychotic episodes, mysterious vomiting illness in young users
NBC News ^ | 11 July 2021 | Laura Strickler and Steve Patterson

Posted on 07/15/2021 4:22:07 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

The condition — officially called "cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome" but now known to health care workers as "scromiting," a mashup of "screaming" and "vomiting" — has popped up with increasing frequency at hospitals in Colorado, doctors say.

“The only thing that convinced me was that it stopped when I stopped smoking,” said Gribbon, now 20.

“We use up a lot of medical resources to see if there is anything more seriously wrong with them,”

Scromiting cases have increased as pot has become far more powerful, according to doctors. Experts say the marijuana consumed 20 years ago had levels of THC, the main psychoactive ingredient, of 2 percent to 3 percent, but cannabis products now sold in markets like Colorado can have THC levels as high as 90 percent.

An increasing share of Colorado’s $2 billion cannabis market is made up of concentrates or other products with high levels of THC

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Chit/Chat; Health/Medicine
KEYWORDS: asickodrug; cannabis; marijuana; pot; scromiting; wod
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Such a deal, it's organic and healthy! The state will make millions...

Legal marijuana will close down the untaxed market...

Easy peasy, just count the money rolling into the state coffers.

1 posted on 07/15/2021 4:22:07 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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"scromiting"

Well, it does sound like fun, but I'm busy right now.

2 posted on 07/15/2021 4:23:19 PM PDT by ClearCase_guy
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Dude - he’s under age and using illegally.


3 posted on 07/15/2021 4:24:55 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

What to Know About that New Study Linking Cannabis to Suicidal Thoughts

https://www.healthline.com/health-news/what-to-know-about-that-new-study-linking-cannabis-to-suicidal-thoughts


4 posted on 07/15/2021 4:25:51 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

This youtuber has it https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZACqKnnCu9f8Z8OZz2771w/videos


5 posted on 07/15/2021 4:26:54 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: DUMBGRUNT

cyclic vomiting syndrome or cannabis hypermesis syndrome has been known for years. it’s not new


6 posted on 07/15/2021 4:29:56 PM PDT by Mom MD ( )
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To: DUMBGRUNT

The Snowflake mindset is probably not compatible with it, and under no circumstances should they ever try LSD. It’s a bad trip or worse just waiting to happen.


7 posted on 07/15/2021 4:30:34 PM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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"Legal marijuana will close down the untaxed market..."

A friend informs me just the opposite occurred.

8 posted on 07/15/2021 4:31:38 PM PDT by chief lee runamok (Anti Socialist Derelict at Large)
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9 posted on 07/15/2021 4:32:37 PM PDT by equaviator (There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
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Well, it’s a drug. Like all of them, it comes with its own dangers and very few benefits besides getting high. And that in itself has consequences that users prefer to ignore.


10 posted on 07/15/2021 4:32:59 PM PDT by Telepathic Intruder
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Yeah sounds like a blast, I’ve got to check it out.


11 posted on 07/15/2021 4:34:07 PM PDT by Steely Tom ([Voter Fraud] == [Civil War])
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Colorado Cannabis

You must be 21:

It's illegal for people under 21 to buy, have or use retail marijuana.

It's a felony for anyone to give or sell to, or share marijuana with, anyone under 21.

You must present a valid ID proving you're 21 or older.

12 posted on 07/15/2021 4:36:03 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Explains why Elon Musk cuts his with tobacco.


13 posted on 07/15/2021 4:36:16 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

Ye olde technicolor yawn. Nah, never happened in the 50’s with booze.😎


14 posted on 07/15/2021 4:36:28 PM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Mom MD

—”it’s not new”

True, but its prevalence appears to be way up.

About two years ago our son the teacher said they occasionally see it in the schools.

This article points to the increasing potency of the drug.

Does anybody still drink near beer?


15 posted on 07/15/2021 4:38:22 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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1. Psychos and retards should never, ever smoke pot. Or drink whiskey.
2. Kids now days are just smoking tooo much. No longer satisfied with getting buzzed they seek alternative universes. And it causes them to puke their brain out.

A person can get really high on a couple of tokes of 20% weed, sometimes higher than they want to be.

So why smoke the whole joint?


16 posted on 07/15/2021 4:40:16 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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—”A friend informs me just the opposite occurred.”

Illegal marijuana floods California’s deserts

https://www.latimes.com/podcasts/story/2021-07-14/illegal-marijuana-california-deserts


17 posted on 07/15/2021 4:40:55 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: NWFree

—”It’s a felony for anyone to give or sell to, or share marijuana with, anyone under 21.”

Any convictions?

Have they shot many?


18 posted on 07/15/2021 4:42:43 PM PDT by DUMBGRUNT (("The enemy has overrun us. We are blowing up everything. Vive la France!"Dien Bien Phu last message)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

So what’s next another libtard media story about bad reactions in 10 year olds who down vodka shots?


19 posted on 07/15/2021 4:45:11 PM PDT by NWFree (Somebody has to say it)
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To: DUMBGRUNT

When I was 16 I could buy an ounce or “lid” of Mexican ditch weed for $15. Two joints smoked and it was pleasant enough - like having a few beers. To get more potent stuff we’d score some hashish and that was about 2-3 times as strong. As time went on the potency kept increasing until by the time I was 26 two puffs and I’d be catatonic for 3 hours. It was no longer fun. I quit and haven’t touched it since. Now if I want to feel good I’ll take 50 or 100mg of Viagra!


20 posted on 07/15/2021 4:49:46 PM PDT by 43north (Its hard to stop a man when he knows he's right and he keeps on comin'.)
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