Cannabis has been lurking in the shadows of medicine for millennia—used for everything from spiritual ceremonies to prescribed remedies by doctors a century ago. Yet, when it comes to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a stubborn beast that torments millions with pain and discomfort, the question lingers: Is cannabis a miracle elixir or merely a smoke-and-mirrors trick? I mean, sure, lighting up might seem like a shortcut to relief for Crohn’s or ulcerative colitis sufferers—some even swear by it—but does easing symptoms today come at the cost of a harsher tomorrow? This isn’t your typical herbal hype; it’s a tangled tale of symptom relief without clear signs of healing, with studies suggesting that while cannabis may mask the misery short term, it might also nudge patients toward more drastic interventions down the road. So, if ancient usage and modern skepticism collide, how do we untangle fact from folklore—especially when the research itself smokes to obscure? Grab your curiosity, because this isn’t just about lighting one up; it’s about understanding what lies in the smoke-filled lanes of medical promise and risk. LEARN MORE
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