Cannabis Use May Lessen Risk of Developing Alcohol-Related Pancreatitis
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he pancreas is an organ located behind the stomach that produces enzymes and hormones that help with digestion and blood-sugar regulation. Both heavy drinking and gallstones can cause an inflamed pancreas, called pancreatitis, which is associated with significant illness and, in about 10% of cases, death. The recent use of cannabis to manage the development […]