Doctors and health authorities have issued serious warnings to cannabis users following a sharp increase in emergency room visits linked to a disturbing and relatively little-known condition nicknamed ‘scromiting’, a combination of screaming and vomiting that vividly describes its horrifying symptoms. While the name might sound almost humorous at first glance, the reality for patients is profoundly distressing and physically debilitating. Over the past decade, hospitals across North America and other regions have seen an alarming rise in individuals presenting with repeated episodes of extreme nausea, violent vomiting, and intense abdominal pain—sometimes lasting hours or even days at a time.

These attacks can recur sporadically over the course of a year, leaving patients exhausted, dehydrated, and often terrified. With cannabis use becoming increasingly normalized due to legalization in many states and countries, medical professionals are emphasizing that even substances perceived as relatively safe can carry significant health risks, and public awareness about cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is crucial for preventing prolonged suffering and unnecessary hospitalizations.