When Cannabis Makes You Sick: Understanding Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Presenter: John Puls, LCSW, MCAP
Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM mountain (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM eastern) with Q&A to follow
Cost: FREE using code FREE26 or $39 for 1 CE credit. Johnny’s Ambassadors is a NAADAC certified provider. To receive the CE credit, you must watch the watch the LIVE session.
Recording: Everyone who registers (free or paid) will automatically receive the recording as well. No CE credit will be given for watching the recording.
Description
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is an increasingly recognized but frequently misdiagnosed condition associated with chronic cannabis use, characterized by cyclic vomiting and severe abdominal pain. As cannabis potency continues to rise and public perception shifts toward normalization, clinicians across medical and behavioral health settings encounter CHS with greater frequency. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of CHS, including its pathophysiology, diagnostic criteria, and distinguishing features from other gastrointestinal and psychiatric conditions. Participants will also explore how cannabis potency, patterns of use, and co-occurring disorders impact the development and course of CHS. Emphasis will be placed on evidence-based assessment strategies, effective patient and family education, and interdisciplinary approaches to treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Participants will be able to identify the core clinical features and diagnostic criteria of Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)
- Participants will be able to differentiate CHS from other gastrointestinal and psychiatric conditions by applying evidence-based assessment and diagnostic strategies.
- Participants will be able to analyze the relationship between chronic cannabis use, increasing THC potency, and the development of CHS.
- Participants will be able to apply evidence-based interventions for the management of CHS, including patient and family education, acute symptom management, and long-term treatment planning.
- Participants will be able to evaluate the role of behavioral health interventions in supporting cannabis cessation and preventing recurrence of CHS symptoms.
Speaker Bio
John Puls, LCSW, MCAP is a licensed clinical social worker and addiction specialist based in Florida with extensive experience across all levels of behavioral health care. He has worked in detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and and previously served as Clinical Director of Case Management for a national treatment provider. John is an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University, where he teaches courses on substance use disorders and social work practice. He is also the co-founder of Full Life Comprehensive Care, where he provides clinical consulting, case management, and intervention services for complex mental health and addiction cases. In addition, John serves as an expert witness in legal cases involving addiction, mental health, and standards of care in treatment settings.
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