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RE: Educating Steem: Is There A Disorder Caused by Marijuana?—Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome
Well written and informative on this odd condition. You first mentioned this to me a while back and it was interesting when I read up on it. I'm glad you put together a post on it.
I've been super-busy in the hospital this month. 1 day off a week so I thought this would be a fun one I could put together more quickly. I am still thinking of doing one on diet coke but that will take more resources and time. I have gathered some sources for that one too!
Thanks for reading. I like to talk about odd conditions haha!
Diet coke would be a great focus. I have worked with dietitians who have referenced studies that show an increase in sugar craving and the eventual binge.
The brain is too smart to be tricked by artificial sweetener . It will seek what it requires, even the most "disciplined" restrictive eater will ruminate and crave. Diet soda is linked to increased weight gain. Studies have proven that.
I hope my discussion here didn't put you off, I am a great advocate for informed use of any medication.
I have just seen devastating results from both long term anti-emetics, THC, and benzo's.
I have worked in mental health for 20yrs.
But I do support the sharing of knowledge, especially of unusual or rare conditions. You just never know, your post may radically change someone's life.
Thanks
I really appreciate your thoughts. While I have learned a lot and seen a lot, my experience has only began. I for sure think my decesions will change as my experience increases. Great field you are in. I have a passion for psych and family medicine will give me great insight into the field of mental health as well.
I think my stance on artificial sweeteners will be a good one. I will try to put the most evidence based research out there. It may have to be a couple of posts because I also like the views of our biochemist in medical school that actually debunked a lot of misnomers out there about aspartame. However, I will look at the points of weight gain. There are for sure studies out there that do show this sugar craving.
PLEASE! Do one on Diet Coke!
And thank you again!
Will do! Not sure if it will be my next medical post but it is on the horizon!
I like reading about it, lots for me to learn about and I appreciate you taking the time to share your expertise and experiences with these things.