Cannabis improves sleep quality in insomnia patients
Medical cannabis improves sleep quality and reduces anxiety, depression, and pain in insomnia patients over 18 months.
Why it matters
- Medical cannabis could be an alternative treatment for insomnia where conventional methods have failed.
- Long-term study shows sustained improvements in sleep and other symptoms.
By the numbers
- 125 patients tracked over 18 months.
- Improvements observed after one month.
- Less than 10% reported mild side effects.
The big picture
- Medical cannabis may offer a viable treatment option for insomnia patients.
- Long-term use may lead to tolerance, requiring continued monitoring and individualized treatment plans.
What they're saying
- A user shares a personal anecdote about how cannabis helped with insomnia.
- Thailand has updated its cannabis laws to include insomnia and depression as acceptable medical uses.
- Some question whether cannabis impairs REM sleep.
Caveats
- Larger clinical trials are needed to confirm findings.
- Potential bias due to researchers' affiliation with a cannabis dispensary.
- Decline in improvement over time suggests tolerance development.
What’s next
- Larger clinical trials to confirm long-term efficacy.
- Continued monitoring and individualized treatment plans are recommended.