Condition: Sleep


A cross-sectional survey of the prevalence and patterns of using cannabis as a sleep aid in Canadian cancer survivors

Please use this link to access this publication: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11764-023-01474-2 Abstract Purpose Poor sleep is one of the most common side effects of cancer. It can persist for years beyond treatment and negatively…

Cannabis use and sleep quality in daily life: An electronic daily diary study of adults starting cannabis for health concerns

Please use this link to access this publication: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376871622004975 Abstract Background Real world patterns of cannabis use for health concerns are highly variable and rarely overseen by a physician. Pragmatic effectiveness…

Use of Cannabis to Relieve Pain and Promote Sleep by Customers at an Adult Use Dispensary

Abstract Medical cannabis patients consistently report using cannabis as a substitute for prescription medications; however, little is known about individuals accessing cannabis through adult-use markets. A survey at two retail…

Cannabis for therapeutic purposes: patient characteristics, access, and reasons for use

Please follow this link to access this publication: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955395913001357?via%3Dihub Abstract Background: The authorized and unauthorized use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes (CTP) has increased dramatically in recent years, and physicians have called…

Recent legalization of cannabis use: effects on sleep, health, and workplace safety

The recent legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in many states in the United States and internationally has resulted in a decrease in stigma and of perceived risk…

Cannabidiol, a constituent of Cannabis sativa, modulates sleep in rats

Abstract   Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two major constituents of Cannabis sativa. Δ9-THC modulates sleep, but no clear evidence on the role of CBD is available. In order to…

Use of a water-soluble form of cannabinol for the treatment of sleeplessness

Abstract   Introduction: Sleeplessness, i.e., getting <7hours sleep/night (L7H), causes significant health and financial problems for individuals and industry. Sleeplessness is classified into 4 categories: difficulty initiating sleep (DIS), difficulty…

Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature

Purpose of Review The current review aims to summarize the state of research on cannabis and sleep up to 2014 and to review in detail the literature on cannabis and…

Medical cannabis and insomnia in older adults with chronic pain: a cross-sectional study

Having chronic pain can make it difficult to sleep through the night. And having a lack of sleep can compound the effects of any health issue, leading to a vicious…

Effectiveness of Raw, Natural Medical Cannabis Flower for Treating Insomnia under Naturalistic Conditions