Dr. Roneet Lev
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Episode #11 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction - Dr. Jeff LaPoint, toxicologist/emergency physician. Agonizing Scromiting - What is it?
Episode #11 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction - Dr. Jeff LaPoint, toxicologist/emergency physician. Agonizing Scromiting - What is it?
Episode #11 High Truths on Drugs and Addiction - Dr. Jeff LaPoint, toxicologist/emergency physician. Agonizing Scromiting - What is it?
Tuesday 9th March 2021
Dr. Jeff LaPoint unpacks Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome and scromiting on 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction'. Learn about the symptoms and public health impact.
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Scromiting: The Hidden Peril of Cannabis Use
We've super selected out for patients who have made marijuana like almost a religious part of their lives. And I expect people to know the difference. I like that with a beer and the moonshine difference and the receptors, the disease scromidine, cannabinoid.
Ever heard of scromiting? It’s a terrifying condition linked to cannabis use, and it’s more common than you might think. In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Jeff LaPoint, a seasoned toxicologist and emergency physician, breaks down Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) and its alarming symptom, scromiting. Imagine vomiting so violently that you scream – that's scromiting. Dr.
LaPoint, who practices at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego and leads the Division of Medical Toxicology, shares his expertise on this distressing condition. Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome can be a puzzle for doctors. Many patients don’t believe their marijuana use could be causing their severe nausea and vomiting. Dr. LaPoint stresses the need for education and awareness to help both patients and healthcare providers recognize the signs of CHS.
He also delves into the broader public health implications, highlighting how misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary medical procedures and skyrocketing healthcare costs. With extensive research under his belt, Dr. LaPoint provides a comprehensive look at how CHS affects individuals and the healthcare system. He underscores the importance of patient education in preventing this condition and calls for more research to better understand and treat CHS.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone using cannabis or working in healthcare, offering valuable insights into a condition that’s often overlooked but has serious consequences. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of CHS, its symptoms, and why it’s crucial to spread awareness about this hidden peril of cannabis use.