A new disease called “cannabis hyperemesis syndrome” is on the rise due to increased marijuana use. In this video we explain the science behind what is going on. Some scientists think that the legalization of marijuana may be under threat, other think awareness is all the matters – let’s see how it all plays out.
Written by: Gregory Brown
Edited by: Luka Šarlija
Drawings by: Max Simmons
Thank you to Marieka DeVuono, PhD for your help on this video.
References:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32656345/
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2398836-mysterious-cannabis-induced-vomiting-syndrome-is-on-the-rise/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0262407923020857
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2812392?resultClick=3
https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2023/11/twin-diet-vegan-cardiovascular.html
https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/17/health/marijuana-vomiting-wellness/index.html
