cannabis‑induced hot showering

Why stomach pain, ‘scromiting,’ and compulsive hot showering are sending cannabis users to Philly-area ERs — Photo by Ron Lac

Cannabis-Induced Hot Showering Isn't What You Were Told

Cannabis-induced hot showering is a compulsive urge to take an extremely hot shower triggered by sudden abdominal pain after using cannabis. The phenomenon appears within seconds of cramp onset and can divert users from seeking medical care. Researchers are linking it to a neurochemical cascade between THC metabolites and the