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Published in: Obesity Surgery 10/2014

01-10-2014 | Review Article

Assessing Marijuana Use in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Should It Be a Contraindication?

Authors: Christina M. Rummell, Leslie J. Heinberg

Published in: Obesity Surgery | Issue 10/2014

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Abstract

Research has demonstrated negative effects of both alcohol and tobacco use after bariatric surgery. However, no research to date has examined effects of cannabis use after bariatric surgery, even though cannabis is the most commonly used illicit drug in the USA. Literature review reveals that many practitioners generalize from data regarding alcohol abuse to all substances. Further, many screening protocols fail to differentiate between varying levels of cannabis use. The current report aims to (1) review the relevant literature on marijuana use and its potential consequences among bariatric patients, (2) discuss relevant problems and gaps in this literature, and (3) make preliminary recommendations regarding the assessment and treatment planning of bariatric candidates who disclose marijuana use.
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Metadata
Title
Assessing Marijuana Use in Bariatric Surgery Candidates: Should It Be a Contraindication?
Authors
Christina M. Rummell
Leslie J. Heinberg
Publication date
01-10-2014
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Obesity Surgery / Issue 10/2014
Print ISSN: 0960-8923
Electronic ISSN: 1708-0428
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-014-1315-x

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