Recreational marijuana use in a bariatric clinic population

Background: Use of marijuana for both medicinal and recreational purposes has been linked to the stimulation of appetite and weight gain. Anecdotal observation of patients in a bariatric clinic indicated that this population engaged in marijuana use, despite their problems with weight management. We conducted a chart review to see elucidate the marijuana use patterns in a bariatric population. Methods: A retrospective chart review was done on …