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?
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
What is scomiting? Dr. Jeff LaPoint explains scomiting, also known as cannabis hyperemesis syndrome. LaPoint is an emergency physician and toxicologist. He practices at Kaiser Hospital in San Diego and is the Director of the Division of Medical Toxicology. He extensive publications on Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome in peer reviewed research and medical textbooks. LaPoint went to medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona and is emergency medicine training at Upstate University Hospital. He trained as a fellow at the New York Poison Control Center at Bellevue Hospital. Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: Public Health Implications and a Novel Model Treatment Guideline. Western Journal of Emergency Medicine. 2018.
53:08•9 Mar 2021
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.
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