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Medicine’s Ryan Marino says high-potency marijuana may increase risk of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

Media | September 22, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff

Marijuana users, there's something that's sending more and more people to the ER

WEWS: Ryan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, said higher-potency marijuana products appear more closely linked to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), a condition causing severe nausea and vomiting. He said cases are likely to increase because many people—including health care providers—still don’t recognize CHS or understand its risk factors.

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