Abstract Background: While popularly consumed for its perceived benefits as a sleeping aid, the impact of cannabis on sleep-wake regulation in clinical studies is inconclusive. The purpose of this study…
Condition: Sleep
Is There a Place for Medicinal Cannabis in Treating Patients with Sleep Disorders? What We Know so Far
Abstract The legalization of cannabis for medicinal, and in some countries, recreational, purposes in addition to growth in the cannabis industry has meant that cannabis use and interest in the…
Clinical Management of Sleep and Sleep Disorders With Cannabis and Cannabinoids: Implications to Practicing Psychiatrists
Please use this link to access publication Abstract Phytocannabinoid derivatives are among the several compounds found in the cannabis plant. The phytocannabinoid chemicals Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol are mostly responsible…
Medical cannabis and cannabinoids for impaired sleep: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Abstract Study Objectives We conducted a systematic review to explore the effectiveness of medical cannabis for impaired sleep. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, CENTRAL, and PsychINFO to January 2021 for…
Cannabinoids, Insomnia, and Other Sleep Disorders
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Sleep disturbances are often cited as a primary reason for medicinal cannabis use, and there is increasing clinical interest in the therapeutic potential…
Cannabinoid treatments for anxiety: A systematic review and consideration of the impact of sleep disturbance
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabidiol’s (CBD) safety profile and broad action has made it a popular treatment option for anxiety and co-occurring sleep disturbance. However,…
Cannabis use for Sleep Disturbance Among Older Patients in a Geriatrics Clinic
Please use this link to access this publication: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00914150221128971 Abstract Cannabis use is growing among older adults to manage medical concerns including poor sleep. In this study, we characterized how patients…
A cross-sectional survey of the prevalence and patterns of using cannabis as a sleep aid in Canadian cancer survivors
Please use this link to access this publication: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11764-023-01474-2 Abstract Purpose Poor sleep is one of the most common side effects of cancer. It can persist for years beyond treatment and negatively…
Cannabis use and sleep quality in daily life: An electronic daily diary study of adults starting cannabis for health concerns
Please use this link to access this publication: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0376871622004975 Abstract Background Real world patterns of cannabis use for health concerns are highly variable and rarely overseen by a physician. Pragmatic effectiveness…
Use of Cannabis to Relieve Pain and Promote Sleep by Customers at an Adult Use Dispensary
Abstract Medical cannabis patients consistently report using cannabis as a substitute for prescription medications; however, little is known about individuals accessing cannabis through adult-use markets. A survey at two retail…