Cannabis Nursing has been recognized as a specialty and is identified by the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA) as a specialty nursing practice focused on the care of health care consumers seeking education and guidance in the therapeutic use of cannabis. The Therapeutic Use of Cannabis is the use of cannabis products for health, healing and wellness purposes. It is personal and subjective to each consumer with objective criteria being improvement in one of the five health domains - biological, mental, emotional, spiritual and social without negatively impacting any of the other health domains.
Cannabis nursing involves carefully evaluating the potential side effects, adverse reactions, and health conditions or concerns that may arise from the use of high-THC cannabis products.
Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), characterized by symptoms like cyclical vomiting relieved by hot showers, was only identified in the late 1990s. While modern high-THC cannabis is often blamed, this oversimplifies the issue. No cases of CHS have been linked to CBD-rich (chemotype III) or balanced THC/CBD (chemotype II) cannabis, suggesting chemotypes may play a role. Research is limited, but a 2021 study by Dr. Russo suggests CHS could result from a gene-environment interaction triggered by high THC levels in genetically predisposed individuals. Contamination of cannabis plants by hop latent viroid is another possible factor. Understanding CHS requires deeper investigation beyond current assumptions.
Back in 2018 I did my first podcast on CHS and I had a male patient who shared his story of developing CHS and I had Dr. Jordan Tishler on to share his perspective on this rare condition. [ Ссылка ]
Our guest is a Licensed Vocational Nurse who was diagnosed with CHS and is here to tell us her story and what she is doing now as a CHS Recovery Nurse in our community. Katie Nava has been a licensed nurse since 2008, gaining extensive experience across bedside care, wound care, gastrointestinal (GI) care, and administrative roles. In 2015, Katie personally developed Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS), though she wasn’t officially diagnosed until 2019. Since her diagnosis, she has dedicated herself to helping hundreds of individuals understand and recover from CHS. Katie manages three social media platforms focused exclusively on CHS and is collaborating with other nurses and medical professionals to develop an IRB-approved survey. This initiative aims to deepen understanding of CHS and educate healthcare providers on recognizing and diagnosing it in clinical practice.
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Katie’s CHS Recovery Pages
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CHS Study - If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with CHS or thinks that they may have it, please participate in these study questionnaires.
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Sherri’s Podcast from the Vault on CHS
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