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Study: Adult Use Retail Customers Frequently Substitute Cannabis for Opioids, Other Prescription Drugs

NORML

Adults who purchase retail cannabis typically report using it to mitigate pain and to improve sleep, and often use it in place of conventional medications, according to data published online today in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs.

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Trouble Sleeping: Cannabis for Insomnia Relief

MMJ Recs

Many patients are turning to cannabis for insomnia relief, seeking its potential to improve sleep quality and duration. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing non-restorative sleep despite having the opportunity to sleep.

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

Puff Puff Post

The History and Science of Cannabis. Sleeping aid. Improving mood and regulating sleep (i.e. Have a history of hypersensitivity to any cannabinoid or to smoke (if the cannabis is smoked). Have a personal history of psychiatric disorders or a family history of schizophrenia. Have a history of substance abuse.

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Cannabis for Sleep

Ezra Parzybok

When I’m talking with clients about sleep, no drug or cannabis is a cure-all. I still have to take a full health history and it’s really important to understand what is driving their insomnia. Is it difficulty going to sleep? What are the various forces affecting sleep? It helps millions of people sleep.

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Miami’s Top Cannabis Doctor – Same Day Cards

LifeCannMD

Cultural Sensitivity in Cannabis Medicine At LifeCannMD, Miami’s premier cannabis physician practice, we recognize that attitudes toward cannabis are shaped by cultural contexts, family histories, and community perspectives. Our approach honors these dimensions while providing evidence-based care that respects your individual journey.

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Microdosing Cannabis in Miami: What It Is and How It Might Help

LifeCannMD

Those using microdoses (under 5mg) showed: 58% reduction in pain scores 73% improvement in sleep quality 45% reduction in opioid use Only 12% reported cognitive side effects (compared to 67% in higher-dose groups) Every week, I see patients like Robert, a 67-year-old retiree with arthritis. hours longer per night. “What About Tolerance?”

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Study: Low Doses of CBD as Effective as Melatonin in Improving Sleep Quality

Medical Marijuana Program Connection

var mantis = mantis || []; mantis.push(['display', 'load', { property: '5bbb53a2bcafb20075d8dc64' }]); The daily administration of low doses of CBD (15 mgs) improves sleep quality in patients with a history

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