Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Surge in Young Adults: CDC Surveillance 2023-2026
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome diagnosis is increasingly recognized in emergency departments, with CDC data showing a surge in visits among young adults. Improved diagnostic coding since 2025 reveals a true clinical and public health concern. Awareness…
Drugs detected in suspected pediatric exposures: a 5-year review.
A 5-year hospital study found pediatric cannabis exposure emergency department detection patterns showing cannabis metabolites among the most frequently identified compounds in children presenting with suspected toxic ingestions. This surveillance data…
Acute toxicity of ADB-CHMINACA – a case series of patients with pronounced central nervous symptoms including the posterior reversible encephalopathic syndrome.
A new case series reveals that synthetic cannabinoid toxicity emergency treatment protocols are urgently needed as ADB-CHMINACA causes rapid-onset seizures and encephalopathy. Emergency physicians document severe neurologic complications occurring within…
Comparison of Perspectives on Cannabis Use Between Emergency Department Patients Who Are Users and Non-users.
A prospective survey study found emergency department patients who use cannabis demonstrate superior knowledge of its effects compared to non-users. This cannabis knowledge emergency department patients research suggests clinicians should tailor…
An Adapted Brief Negotiation Interview for Alcohol and Cannabis Use Among Assault-Injured Emerging Adults
This study outlines a brief cannabis intervention emergency department protocol tailored for assault-injured emerging adults. It adapts a brief negotiation interview to address co-occurring alcohol and cannabis use. The protocol focuses on intervention…
Call for Tighter Regulations Around Synthetic Cannabis – RTE
Synthetic cannabinoids patient safety is a growing concern due to unpredictable potency and unknown contaminants. These substances can cause severe adverse effects including psychosis and seizures. Tighter synthetic cannabis regulation is essential to…
Implementation of a Standardized Management Algorithm for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in a Pediatric Emergency Department
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome pediatric management is critical as adolescent cannabis use rises. This study introduces a standardized algorithm to improve emergency care. Effective protocols help reduce symptoms and hospital visits.
Boston’s World Cup Welcome: Cannabis Tourism and Clinical Insights
Cannabis tourism clinical relevance is critical during major events like the World Cup. Patients may face overconsumption and drug interactions in unfamiliar recreational settings. Clinicians must prepare for these unique clinical scenarios.
‘He thought it was candy’: Columbus mom says son unknowingly ate THC gummies at school
Pediatric THC ingestion is an increasing concern as children accidentally consume cannabis edibles such as gummies at school. These cases often present with altered mental status and require prompt clinical recognition. Awareness and clear protocols are…
‘Multiple’ Las Vegas Middle School Students Fall Ill After Suspected Cannabis Candy
Pediatric cannabis exposure incidents in schools are rising, with multiple Las Vegas middle school students falling ill after eating suspected cannabis candy. These incidents highlight critical safety concerns regarding cannabis products and their impact…