Is the Hype of Medical Marijuana All Smoke and Mirrors?. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Koliani‐Pace, Jenna; Siegel, Corey A
• Is Part Of: American journal of gastroenterology. Volume 111:Number 2(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: Stomach -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Intestines -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Gastroenterology -- Periodicals; Gastrointestinal Diseases -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 616.33
• DOI: 10.1038/ajg.2016.4
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0002-9270

Abstract

Abstract : N/A: Being classified as a Schedule I drug by the Federal government has not prevented states from passing their own medical marijuana laws. While there is no denying that marijuana's euphoria makes people feel better, there is a lack of scientific data to support the efficacy of marijuana for gastrointestinal diseases. Marijuana, when used as a medical treatment, should be held to the same standards as any other drug coming to market including investigating the adverse event profile and ensuring a rigorous quality control program. Although we are not writing a prescription in the classic definition, we are signing state paperwork supporting the use as a treatment for a medical illness. Therefore, we have the obligation to our patients to ensure that we are recommending a safe and effective drug. More research needs to be conducted until we can reach that conclusion.