{"id":3030,"date":"2017-07-21T10:55:19","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T10:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/?p=3030"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T20:30:04","slug":"medical-marijuana-and-insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/medical-marijuana-and-insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Marijuana &#038; Insomnia: Get a Good Night&#8217;s Sleep in No Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">At some point, we all have trouble sleeping\u2014bad day at the office, not eating right, rough night\u2014it seems almost any daily rigor can take its toll on our precious slumber.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">While sleep aids are readily available, they can do more harm than good. But it appears medical cannabis can naturally and safely put you to sleep without pills or counting sheep, while if you think your mattress don&#8217;t support you enough you can also try\u00a0a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mattressnextday.co.uk\/mattresses\/mattresses-for-heavy-people\">supportive mattresses for higher weight<\/a> which can help with this.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container-fluid contents-list\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<h2>What you'll learn in this post:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">[Click any of the section titles below to jump there]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#1' data-ps2id-offset=''>What Is Insomnia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#2' data-ps2id-offset=''>Causes of Insomnia?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#3' data-ps2id-offset=''>Signs of Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#4' data-ps2id-offset=''>Insomnia Drug Treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#5' data-ps2id-offset=''>Other Insomnia Treatments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#6' data-ps2id-offset=''>Insomnia Facts &amp; Figures<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#7' data-ps2id-offset=''>How MMJ Interacts with Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#8' data-ps2id-offset=''>Best MMJ Products to Treat Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#9' data-ps2id-offset=''>Where to Find These MMJ Products<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#10' data-ps2id-offset=''>Positives of MMJ Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#11' data-ps2id-offset=''>Negatives of MMJ Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#12' data-ps2id-offset=''>Studies on MMJ &amp; Insomnia<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#13' data-ps2id-offset=''>Patient Testimonials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#14' data-ps2id-offset=''>Doctor Testimonials<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=' _mPS2id-h mPS2id-highlight _ps2id' href='#15' data-ps2id-offset=''>Further Reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"content\" id=\"content-container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-md-8 col-md-offset-2\">\n<div class=\"dk-content\">\n<h2 id=\"1\"><strong>What Is Insomnia?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3041 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"what is insomnia\" width=\"350\" height=\"262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that makes falling and\/or staying asleep difficult, resulting in lack of energy and focus. It can be mild to severe, depending on frequency and length. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There are three types, classified by symptom duration:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Transient:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> lasts a few days to a few weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Acute\/short-term:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> continues for several weeks to a few months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Chronic<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">: persists at least three times a week for more than six months. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"2\"><strong>Causes of Insomnia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3032 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"causes of insomnia\" width=\"349\" height=\"301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-400x345.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-1000x863.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-695x600.jpg 695w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes-1024x884.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/insomnia-causes.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Primary<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In rare cases insomnia can be an illness itself, not attributed to any medical, psychiatric or environmental causes. While its roots aren\u2019t well understood, without proper diagnosis some sufferers cope by napping, worrying about sleep, and drinking coffee and alcohol\u2014which only worsen the problem. Sleeplessness persists and obsession grows more severe, creating a fear-driven cycle that becomes the insomnia\u2019s main cause.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Secondary<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The most common cause, it&#8217;s a symptom of a variety of medical, psychiatric or environmental conditions. The first step is to identify possible triggers in daily life leading up to bedtime that could prevent a good night\u2019s sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">These are usually obvious to the individual and relate to one or a combination of the following factors:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Stress: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">daily routine, personal problems and responsibilities, traumatic or life changing events (death, divorce, job loss).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Psychological:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> fear, mental and sleep disorders.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Physiological:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medical conditions, chronic pain (arthritis, fibromyalgia, acid reflux), exhaustion, inflammation, and diseases<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(cancer, diabetes, Parkinson\u2019s).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Lifestyle: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">poor diet\/lack of nutrition, travel or work schedule, and bad sleep habits (erratic bedtime, naps, disruptive sleep environment).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Stimulants &amp; sedatives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> sugar, MSG, simple carbs, cocaine, caffeine, nicotine, opioids, alcohol, prescription and over-the-counter medications (Midol, Excedrin, Advil).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><b>Hormonal shifts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">testosterone and estrogen fluctuations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"3\"><strong>Signs of Insomnia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Difficulty falling asleep at night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Waking up in the middle of the night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Waking up too early.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Not feeling rested the next day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Looking tired (baggy eyes, bloodshot eyes, dull skin).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Irritability, anxiety, depression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forgetfulness, carelessness, low motivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">More accidents\/errors at school or work.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Headaches.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"4\"><strong>Insomnia Drug Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Prescription<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Popular\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nonbenzodiazepine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonbenzodiazepines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Ambien (Zolpidem), Lunesta (Eszopiclone) and Sonata (Zaleplon) successfully decrease the time it takes to fall asleep and increase sleep time by about 25 minutes, only 10 minutes faster than a placebo, so it\u2019s possible that these pills change your mindset more than anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Despite being helpful for some, their numerous potential<strong> side effects<\/strong> often outweigh the benefits, which include <strong>addiction, amnesia, drowsiness, hallucinations, weird dreams, and even suicidal thoughts<\/strong>. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Over-the-Counter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Most over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids include antihistamines that, if used repeatedly, decrease their tranquilizing effects and require a\u00a0stronger\u00a0dosage. This abundant use can increase side effects like daytime drowsiness, the exact opposite effect, along with constipation, dry mouth, fuzzy vision and the inability to urinate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Common medications are\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Diphenhydramine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diphenhydramines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Benadryl, ZzzQuil, Unisom SleepGels) and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Doxylamine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Doxylamine succinates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> (Unisom SleepTabs, Kirkland Signature Nighttime Sleep Aid, CVSHealth Nighttime Sleep-Aid).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Dietary Supplements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Available as capsules, tablets, teas and extracts, alternative medicines like valerian root, passionflower, lemon balm and chamomile have proven to help relax the body and induce sleep. Melatonin helps regulate the body\u2019s natural sleep-wake cycle and reduces how long it takes to fall asleep. Vitamin B12, calcium, and magnesium also play key roles in sleep and are available in similar forms.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"5\"><strong>Other Insomnia Treatments<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Lifestyle Change<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Bad habits lead to scarce and poor sleep. If they persist<strong> insomnia can increase the risk of stroke, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular disease<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Break them and create a regular routine that emphasizes a positive sleeping environment, diet and exercise. This improved lifestyle will minimize stress and, as a result, will enhance your sleep quality, length, and overall health. Start with some of these natural remedies and stick to them before taking any OTC or prescription drugs. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sleep &amp; Hygiene<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Have clean sheets, soft blankets, supportive pillows and a spacious mattress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">No working or eating in your sleep area.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Take a warm shower or bath before bed. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Read a book in bed before falling asleep. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Wear pajamas or bedtime clothes to remind your brain it\u2019s bedtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Refrain from stimulating activities and stressful situations before bed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Avoid exposure to bright screens before bed (TV, smartphone, computer).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Dim the lights and\/or light candles so your eyes gradually adjust to the darkness before going to sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Go to bed at the same time every night and wake at the same time every morning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sleep in a dark, quiet room.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sleep in a mild climate, depending on preference, that isn\u2019t too cold or too hot.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Wear a sleeping mask and\/or earmuffs to block all distracting sights and sounds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listen to calming music or use a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">white noise machine<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Physical &amp; Mental Exercise<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Frequent stimulating exercise at least 30 minutes a day (jogging, swimming, lifting weights) and\/or relaxation techniques (yoga, meditation, tai chi). The more energy you use during the day, the sleepier you\u2019ll feel at bedtime.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Morning workouts are best as they affect body rhythms that affect sleep quality, and provide a shot of adrenaline needed to endure the day. If you insist on a nighttime workout don\u2019t do it close to bedtime; raised body temperature could take hours to drop, making it harder to sleep. \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Light breathing techniques before bed can improve mood and sleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Replace negative sleep thoughts and feelings with positive ones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Diet<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Eat natural, fresh foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Cut out fast and processed foods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Avoid heavy late night meals (a small snack may help).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Avoid fatty, spicy and acidic foods that could cause acid reflux.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Abstain from caffeine and alcohol 8 hours before bed. Both are diuretics and alcohol inhibits the deep sleep that makes you feel rested.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"6\"><strong>Insomnia Facts &amp; Figures<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">30 to 35% of Americans have symptoms of insomnia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">9 to 15% of Americans experience daytime difficulties because of insomnia. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Over 50% of Americans regularly lose sleep because of stress and anxiety.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">15 to 20% have a short-term insomnia disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">10% have a chronic insomnia disorder.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">35% of insomniacs have a family history of insomnia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Women are more likely to suffer from insomnia than men.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Nearly 100% of people who suffer from a mental disorder also experience insomnia.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">95% of insomniacs try prescription sleeping pills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">60% drive while sleepy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">37% fall asleep at the wheel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">100,000 car accidents occur (with 1,500 fatalities) a year because of sleepy driving.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The U.S. economy losses more than $150 billion every year from a sleepy workforce.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Insomnia costs the U.S. government $15 billion every year in health costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">People today sleep 20% less than 100 years ago.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"7\"><strong>How Medical Marijuana Interacts with Insomnia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/who-else-smokes-so-they-can-sleep-24281278.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3036 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/who-else-smokes-so-they-can-sleep-24281278-300x238.jpg\" alt=\"insomnia weed sleep\" width=\"350\" height=\"278\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/who-else-smokes-so-they-can-sleep-24281278-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/who-else-smokes-so-they-can-sleep-24281278-400x318.jpg 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/who-else-smokes-so-they-can-sleep-24281278.jpg 473w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The body&#8217;s endocannabinoid system isn\u2019t just responsible for unlocking cannabis&#8217; pleasing psychoactive effects. It also helps regulate metabolism, the circulatory and respiratory systems, and other bodily functions like sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">While there isn\u2019t much definitive evidence to illustrate how medical marijuana and insomnia react, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/what-are-cannabinoids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cannabinoids<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THC<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> naturally regulate the sleep\/wake cycle, increase drowsiness and therefore help you fall asleep faster, so it could actually be the result of a defective endocannabinoid system.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"8\"><strong>Best Medical Marijuana Products to Treat Insomnia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Strains<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Unlike energetic and inspiring sativas, indicas and indica-dominant hybrids are ideal since they naturally produce relaxing, sedating effects that calm restless nerves and quiet sleepless nights. They can also reduce symptoms associated with illnesses (pain, inflammation, anxiety) that also keep you awake. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Some of the best <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/news\/strains-products\/the-best-cannabis-strains-for-insomnia\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">indica strains for insomnia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> are <strong>Granddaddy Purple, Northern Lights, Querkle, Ogre Berry, and Tahoe OG Kush<\/strong>. Inhaling (smoking or vaping) produces fast, almost instant results that last around 3 to 4 hours and should be taken 1 to 2 hours before bed. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Edibles<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Some beneficial edibles include Sensi Chew Insomnia, Indica Cheeba <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/edibles-brand-guide-part-2-chew\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/chocolate-bars\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day Dreamers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> Indica chocolates. <em>Consuming<\/em> edibles takes time but produces heavier and longer knockout effects that last about 6 to 8 hours and should be taken 3 to 5 hours before bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"9\"><strong>Where to Find These Medical Marijuana Products<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It\u2019s important to know that while product categories and anecdotal info can help steer you in the right direction, everyone is different and can experience variations in effects and duration. So\u00a0it\u2019s best to start slow with a small dosage, especially with edibles, and simply work your way up from there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Despite how easy it is to get weed from an unlicensed source, don\u2019t self-diagnose or self-medicate. Instead get a California\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/md\">cannabis card <\/a>or a <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/md\/new-york\">New York medical marijuana card<\/a> online from one of <strong>NuggMD\u2019s<\/strong> qualified doctors and find out which strains, edibles and other mmj products are right for you.\u00a0The process lets you\u00a0ask the doc anything about medical marijuana and insomnia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nugg-Search-Bar-Screenshot.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1840 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nugg-Search-Bar-Screenshot-300x204.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nugg-Search-Bar-Screenshot-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nugg-Search-Bar-Screenshot-400x272.png 400w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nugg-Search-Bar-Screenshot-768x522.png 768w, https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Nugg-Search-Bar-Screenshot.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">We also advise you do some research in advance.\u00a0Read <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/reviews\/\">product reviews<\/a> on our blog, ask your friends, consult with the <a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/dispensaries\">cannabis dispensary<\/a>&#8216;s budtender taking your order (whether online <a href=\"http:\/\/getnugg.com\">cannabis delivery<\/a>\u00a0or storefront), or even go so far as to ask your primary physician what he or she thinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"10\"><strong>Positives of Medical Marijuana Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Decreases the time it takes to fall asleep.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">I<span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">nfluences the sleep cycle by increasing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> slow-wave (deep) sleep<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">, a crucial step to the body\u2019s restoration process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Longer sleep time and quality, especially when taken before bed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Respiratory stability from adjusted serotonin signals, keeping sleep steady and uninterrupted. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"11\"><strong>Negatives of Medical Marijuana Use<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Stress, anxiety and insomnia from withdrawal if used too frequently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Possible next day grogginess and fogginess from too much THC (especially with edibles).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Shortened or blocked dream sleep a.k.a.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rapid_eye_movement_sleep\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rapid eye movement (REM) sleep<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">, which appears necessary to maintain memory, behavior and a positive attitude throughout the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/REM_rebound\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">REM rebounds<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> create more frequent and vivid dreams due to a lack of REM sleep. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"12\"><strong>Studies on Medical Marijuana and Insomnia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">THC<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">An early 1970s experiment indicated that medical cannabis could aid insomnia by increasing deep sleep and decreasing middle of the night interruptions. A <strong>20mg THC dose reduced the time it took to fall asleep by almost an hour<\/strong> while just a<strong> 10mg increase offset the result.\u00a0<\/strong>More clinical trials are needed to understand how mmj can better treat it and where to find the best strain to treat the root problem\/s.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">CBD<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Depending on its ratio to THC,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/getnugg.com\/blog\/cbd-vape-oil\/\">CBD<\/a> appears to also help, only without the enjoyable mind altering effects. Another\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/23343597\">study<\/a> determined that CBD, more so than THC, helped lab rats sleep better. It extended sleep time, affected REM sleep (suggesting it might also suppress dreaming), and contained alerting properties similar to stimulants yet had an equalizing effect that could help control sleep deprivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"13\"><strong>Patient Testimonials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u201cPrescription medications for insomnia are intended only for short-term use, but unfortunately, insomnia is not a short-term problem for me. I find that cannabis is effective for me 95% of the time.\u201d \u2013Anonymous<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u201cI\u2019d be the first person to say \u2018no way\u2019 to using pot and had never used it before. Now I\u2019m a believer\u2026It has been life changing. It not only helps with my insomnia but also calms down my intestinal issues. I was on Ambien for 3 years and glad to be off it.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2013Rex L.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u201cI am an 85 year-old retired Firefighter who had never really been interested in smoking, or even trying medicinal marijuana, but my grandson convinced me to try [medical marijuana] for my pains and insomnia\u2026I have to say, I was very pleased\u2026I was asleep in about 30 minutes and had the best night sleep that I have had in a long time. I am now a believer and a patient for life.\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"> \u2013<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill F.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u201cOver the year I\u2019ve suffered from chronic insomnia and tried numerous drugs and things to deal with my sleeplessness. Lately it\u2019s gotten worse, threatening my ability to even drive in a straight line. I accidentally found cannabis and as just like that, I know how to get a good night\u2019s sleep.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u2013Kay S.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"14\"><strong>Doctor Testimonials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u201cPatients who use cannabis to \u2018relax\u2019 may be treating the anxiousness sometimes associated with depression. Cannabis aids the insomnia sometimes present\u2026\u201d\u2014<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Dr. Jay Cavanaugh <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">\u201c\u2026marijuana worked like a charm in resolving insomnia\u2026There were patients that came off of highly-addictive daily pharmaceutical drugs for chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia and, instead, were using marijuana&#8230;\u201d \u2014<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Dr. Rachna Patel<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"15\"><strong>Further Reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sleepfoundation.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Sleep Foundation <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drugs.com\/slideshow\/insomnia-treatment-nonbenzodiazepines-1072\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Can&#8217;t I Get a Good Night&#8217;s Sleep<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectcbd.org\/sleep-disorders\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project CBD &amp; Sleep Disorders<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coloradopotguide.com\/colorado-marijuana-blog\/2015\/march\/02\/how-cannabis-affects-sleep-patterns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannabis &amp; Sleep Patterns<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theeventchronicle.com\/news\/north-america\/fda-just-outlawed-cbds-hemp-oil\/\">FDA Outlaws CBDs &amp; Hemp Oil Extracts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At some point, we all have trouble sleeping\u2014bad day at the office, not eating right, rough night\u2014it seems almost any daily rigor can take its toll on our precious slumber.\u00a0While sleep aids are readily available, they can do more harm than good. 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