Going off reports that many patients find relief for a variety of inflammatory bowel diseases by using marijuana, this study looked at the effectiveness of using marijuana which is high in tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) for helping people with Crohn's disease. Of the 11 patients who received marijuana rather than a placebo, 10 showed a significant clinical response and an astonishing 5 of them showed complete remission after only 8 weeks of treatment. Patients experienced no significant side effects, improved appetite, and improved sleep.
