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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 7, 2026Hillsborough

CDC reports rise in emergency room visits for cannabis-related nausea and vomiting

Emergency room diagnoses for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome rose 16% between October 2023 and May 2024, following the introduction of a specific medical diagnosis code for the condition. Researchers identified nearly 200,000 syndrome-related emergency visits between January 2023 and the summer of 2025, with the sharpest increases occurring among individuals aged 15 to 24.

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Why It Matters

The report highlights a significant increase in hospitalizations for a condition linked to frequent marijuana use, particularly among young adults and teenagers, which health officials attribute to both rising usage rates and improved diagnostic tracking.

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organizationU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention“Authored the report on cannabis hyperemesis syndrome.”organizationNational Center for Injury Prevention and Control“CDC division that conducted the research.”personAlana Vivolo-Kantor“CDC researcher and lead author of the study.”