Emergency department visits linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) have increased nearly 29 percent over a five-year period in Virginia. According to the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association Data Analytics Teams, the annual adult emergency department visits for cases of cannabis abuse, dependence, poisoning diagnoses, and CHS all rose during the period from 2020-2024. CHS is a condition with symptoms that can cause recurring episodes of severe nausea, abdominal pain and vomiting among certain individuals who are long-time cannabis users.

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