Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome

Cannabis use.Recurring vomiting.Could it be CHS?

Compare the pattern, check urgent warning signs, and find the right next step for an episode or recovery.

Educational illustration connecting the brain and stomach within a recurring symptom cycleWhy the cycle may repeat
01Spot the pattern
02Act safely
03Plan recovery
Brain, gut, and recurring symptomsA visual guide — not a diagnosis.

Educational information only — not a diagnosis or a substitute for medical care.

Get urgent medical care if vomiting is severe, you cannot keep fluids down, or you have fainting, confusion, chest pain, very dark urine, or signs of dehydration.
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Learn how recurring symptoms, cannabis exposure, urgent warning signs, and recovery fit together in one guide.

Understand your symptoms

See whether the pattern could fit CHS

Compare common symptoms, the recurring stages, and factors clinicians consider. No single sign can confirm CHS.

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Episode guide · 8 focused steps

What should I do during an episode?

Review warning signs, hydration priorities, ways to reduce stimulation, and the details worth sharing with a clinician.

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Recovery guide · days to weeks

What happens after vomiting stops?

See what may improve first, why symptoms can return, and where sustained cannabis abstinence and support fit into recovery.

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Use the Action Plan to record episodes, warning signs, hydration problems, hot-water behavior, cannabis use, and questions for your clinician.

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