A recent study conducted by Washington State University has shed light on a fascinating trend among cannabis users – the majority of them are abandoning traditional sleep aids in favor of cannabis as an alternative for improving sleep quality. The findings of this study have sparked interest and raised questions about the potential benefits and risks associated with using cannabis for sleep.
The research, led by a team of scientists at Washington State University, aimed to explore the sleep habits of cannabis users and their reliance on sleep aids. The study involved surveying a diverse group of cannabis users to gather insights into their sleep patterns and the impact of cannabis consumption on their sleep quality.
Surprisingly, the study found that a significant number of participants reported using cannabis as a sleep aid, with the majority indicating that they had replaced or reduced their use of conventional sleep aids such as prescription medications or over-the-counter remedies. These users claimed that cannabis helped them fall asleep faster, improved sleep duration, and enhanced overall sleep quality.
Over 60% of participants reported getting the recommended six to eight hours of sleep when using cannabis, according to the study. Meanwhile, less than 20% of participants reported getting six to eight hours of sleep while using prescription and over-the-counter sleep aids, or cannabis combined with a sleep aid, researchers said.
The study discovered that 33.8% of participants used cannabis edibles to help them sleep, and a little over 14% used capsules with THC. WSU says these methods have longer-lasting effects but may have been the less popular cannabis option during the study “due to the need for quicker relief when falling asleep.”
One possible explanation for this trend is the potential therapeutic properties of cannabis, specifically its cannabinoids like CBD and THC. Researchers point out that even though most of their findings were in favor of using cannabis for sleep, they say the study had limitations. WSU says the study had a strong selection bias for people already using cannabis because they perceive it as beneficial.
A recent study conducted by Washington State University has shed light on a fascinating trend among cannabis users – the majority of them are abandoning traditional sleep aids in favor of cannabis as an alternative for improving sleep quality. Read More