Kerlin AM, et al. - Researchers described the legal use of marijuana in people with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) in the USA who participate within the CCFA Partners internet-based cohort. An aggregate of two thousand, three hundred fifty-seven members who lived in states where prescription or recreational marijuana was legal, were offered the opportunity to complete a survey on marijuana use and IBD symptoms including perceived benefits of therapy. They reported that few IBD patients consulted their medical doctors about marijuana use or used prescription marijuana. Usage rates were higher where recreational marijuana was available. Users reported benefits yet additionally more IBD symptoms, depression, anxiety, and pain. They suggested that marijuana use could be higher in patients with IBD symptoms not well treated by conventional medical approaches.