Cannabis-related hospitalizations are climbing as more young Americans appear to be embracing it to cope with how they perceive the state of the world. Emergency room visits for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) — cyclical vomiting caused by frequent cannabis use — rose roughly 16% from Oct. 2025 through May 2026, according to a Thursday report by the Centers for Disease Contro [snip] Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main compound within cannabis plants which triggers “highs.” Marijuana is a part of the plant with significantly higher concentrations of THC than others. Approximately 33.7% of marijuana users are between the ages of 18-25, according to the SAMHSA’s recent survey. Multiple studies show that many young people turn to THC to self-medicate for anxiety and depression. Thirty-four percent of Zoomers, the group of people — also referred to as “Generation Z” — born between 1997 and 2012, reported taking prescription medication for their mental health as of May 2025, whereas 19% reported self-medicating, according to a Harmony Healthcare IT study published in July. [snip] The study suggested that social media and economic uncertainty were the leading factors contributing to such conditions, with 78% of respondents saying they feel addicted to their phones or social media. Additionally, 71% of Zoomers reported believing they may never be able to achieve at least one of life’s major milestones, such as marriage or homeownership, as of January, Northwestern Mutual reported August 3. The cannabis industry is expected to reach almost $47 billion in legal sales in 2026, according to Flowhub. (*) Full article: https://www.wnd.com/2026/08/marijuana-is-americas-most-commonly-used-drug-now/?utm_campaign=marijuana-is-americas-most-commonly-used-drug-now&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss Post navigation N.C.: Father sues over schools’ alleged refusal to disclose if members of opposite sex use same facilities as his children Egyptian Muslims Attacked Coptic Christians. Authorities Arrested the Christians. – PJ Media
