Marijuana use patterns among patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence and perceived effectiveness of marijuana use has not been well studied in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) despite increasing legal permission for its use in Crohn's disease. Health care providers have little guidance about the IBD symptoms that may improve with marijuana use. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, and perceived benefits of marijuana use among patients with IBD.

Methods

Prospective cohort survey study of marijuana use patterns in patients with IBD at an academic medical center.

Results

A total of 292 patients completed the survey (response rate = 94%); 12.3% of patients were active marijuana users, 39.0% were past users, and 48.6% were never users. Among current and past users, 1

SUBMITTER: Ravikoff Allegretti J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4126607 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature