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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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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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Better Sleep Tips: Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

According to the National Sleep Foundation , 50 to 70 million Americans have problems sleeping. Plenty of medical cannabis patients have offered anecdotes of better sleep as a result of nightly marijuana use, but the evidence doesn’t stop there. MARIJUANA AND SLEEP RESEARCH. Research on marijuana and sleep is promising.

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CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

CBN is a popular cannabinoid, but what should we know about CBN and sleep? Currently, CBN is mostly used by the general population as a sleep-inducing aid. However, it may do more than just induce sleep—many fans of CBN report that it makes for longer-lasting, more satisfying sleep. CBN and Sleep: FAQs.

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The effects of cannabis on sleep

Alchimia

both medicinal and recreational ? use cannabis right before going to sleep because of the effects on this important phase of our life. While many of them get a more restful sleep, one of the side effects reported by users is not dreaming or, at least, not remembering any dream. Why do we sleep? why do we sleep?

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3 MMJ-Infused Herbal Teas To Induce Sleep

MMJ Recs

More than 30% of Americans suffer from sleep difficulties, so you’re not alone. But it can still be frustrating if you’ve tried multiple things to help you sleep better only to have them be ineffective. Here’s all the info you need on MMJ-infused herbal teas to induce sleep. What is MMJ-infused herbal tea?

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Study: Marijuana Legalization Associated With Decreased Sales of Sleep Aids

The Joint Blog

Legal access to marijuana is associated with a decline in the sales of over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aid medications, according to a new study published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Medicine. – The negative association between cannabis access and sleep aid sales suggests a consumer preference for cannabis. .

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