Systematically Testing the Evidence on Marijuana

Cannabis can help some people – but not everyone – sleep

Source: The Guardian

Nov 14, 2024 | Research

Many insomniacs swear by cannabis as a way to help them sleep – while many scientific studies have found that THC actually exacerbates sleep problems. A new study published last week in Addiction might explain why. Researchers from the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine found that for young adults with pre-existing depression or anxiety, cannabis improved sleep. For those without pre-existing mental health conditions, it created more sleep problems. Read the article here.

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