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Cannabis and Sleep: How to Improve Sleep Quality with Medical Marijuana

United Patients Group

Effective, good-quality sleep is an essential aspect of overall health and well-being. Sleep enables the body to recharge, heal, and function optimally, while a lack of sleep is known to contribute to a range of health issues, including mood and mental disorders, reduced cognitive function, and a weakened immune system.

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Study: Adult-Use Cannabis Access Associated with Decreased Sales of OTC Sleep Aids

NORML

Adult-use retail cannabis access is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to data published in the journal Complimentary Therapies in Medicine. Benadryl)- and doxylamine-based sleep aids (e.g., Benadryl)- and doxylamine-based sleep aids (e.g.,

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More Seniors Are Using Cannabis As Medicine

PrestoDoctor

The Use of Cannabis Among Seniors More and more seniors are turning to cannabis as an alternative to traditional medications. As the stigma surrounding cannabis use decreases and more research shows the potential benefits, older adults are exploring this natural remedy for various ailments.

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Does cannabis make women sleep worse?

The Cannigma

Women who regularly use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sleep issues than male cannabis users, a new study has found. The difference, the researchers postulated, could be because women are more sensitive to the effects of cannabis. How cannabis can affect sleep for both genders.

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Does Cannabis Help or Hinder Sleep?

Leafwell

There has been a long and common association between cannabis and sleep. For thousands of years, cannabis has been used to treat a lack of sleep and insomnia. However, a recent study published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine suggests otherwise.

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Wearables data: CBD+CBN+THC can support deeper sleep

The Cannigma

We know sleep is important. And while research suggests that we’re meant to get at least 7-8 hours a day to function at our best, many around the globe still aren’t getting enough sleep. Participants also found it easier and easier to fall asleep while using the Deep Zzzs sleep gummy. hours to 6.79

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Could CBN really help you sleep? Consumer study data suggest yes.

The Cannigma

CBN has made headlines and claimed shelf space as the next best cannabinoid for sleep. MoreBetter, creators of the Releaf App, is using this real world data to push back against the claim that there’s no evidence that CBN can help people sleep. It also, allegedly, helps with sleep (more on that below). Here’s what they found.

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