Profiles of Patients Who Use Marijuana for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

ConclusionsFew IBD patients consulted their medical doctors about marijuana use or used prescription marijuana. Where recreational marijuana was available, usage rates were higher. Users reported benefits but also more IBD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and pain. Marijuana use may be higher in patients with IBD symptoms not well treated by conventional medical approaches.
Source: Digestive Diseases and Sciences - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research