Across the United States, cannabis use has become more popular due to increasing legalisation. According to the New York Times, medical practitioners are seeing a disturbing increase in cannabis-related wellness issues.
Despite the widespread usage of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes, millions of Americans, especially severe customers, are suffering from serious health consequences.
In midcoast Maine, a pediatrician reports seeing teenagers using marijuana throughout the day, while psychologists in Washington and West Virginia treat patients who have experienced severe hallucinations, paranoia, and schizophrenia triggered by the drug.
Moreover, emergency rooms are dealing with a surge in cases of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome ( CHS), a condition that causes intense vomiting, nausea, and pain, leading to serious complications like dehydration and kidney failure.
CHS was initially made public in 2004. It is particularly concerning, as it can lead to severe health problems, including convulsions and even suicide. Almost a third of US near-daily cannabis users may have these symptoms, according to researchers.
THC, the psychedelic substance is what causes the high when using pot. When people describe a particular strain of hemp as powerful, it most likely contains a lot of THC.
While cannabis in the 1990s contained about 5 % THC, modern products like vape pens and edibles can reach THC levels as high as 99 %, the increase in these cases has likely contributed to the increase in these cases.
Consumers and health professionals are unaware of the risks due to gaps in state rules, inappropriate public health messaging, and governmental restrictions on research. According to a Columbia University public health researcher, it is often assumed that cannabis use is not addictive, but reports show that around 18 million people over the age of 18 report experiencing symptoms of the problem.
Doctors are also seeing an increase in cannabis-induced illness, which can continue from a few hours to several weeks.
Also, serious psychotic ailments, including dementia, are becoming more common, with cannabis frequently cited as a contributing element. The damaging effects that are affecting healthcare systems across the nation are exploding as pot usage continues to rise.
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