Please follow this link to access this publication: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0955395913001357?via%3Dihub Abstract Background: The authorized and unauthorized use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes (CTP) has increased dramatically in recent years, and physicians have called…
Condition: Sleep
Recent legalization of cannabis use: effects on sleep, health, and workplace safety
The recent legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in many states in the United States and internationally has resulted in a decrease in stigma and of perceived risk…
Cannabidiol, a constituent of Cannabis sativa, modulates sleep in rats
Abstract Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two major constituents of Cannabis sativa. Δ9-THC modulates sleep, but no clear evidence on the role of CBD is available. In order to…
Use of a water-soluble form of cannabinol for the treatment of sleeplessness
Abstract Introduction: Sleeplessness, i.e., getting <7hours sleep/night (L7H), causes significant health and financial problems for individuals and industry. Sleeplessness is classified into 4 categories: difficulty initiating sleep (DIS), difficulty…
Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature
Purpose of Review The current review aims to summarize the state of research on cannabis and sleep up to 2014 and to review in detail the literature on cannabis and…
Endocannabinoid Anandamide Mediates the Effect of Skeletal Muscle Sphingomyelins on Human Energy Expenditure
Abstract Context: Skeletal muscle endocannabinoids and sphingolipids (particularly sphingomyelins) are inversely associated with sleeping energy expenditure (SLEEP) in humans. The endocannabinoid system may increase sphingolipid synthesis via cannabinoid receptor-1. …
Is time elapsed between cannabis use and sleep start time associated with sleep continuity? An experience sampling method
Abstract Background: A substantial proportion of people using cannabis report using it to improve sleep. Yet, little research exists on the associations between the timing of cannabis use and sleep. This…
Medical cannabis and insomnia in older adults with chronic pain: a cross-sectional study
Having chronic pain can make it difficult to sleep through the night. And having a lack of sleep can compound the effects of any health issue, leading to a vicious…
Cannabidiol in Anxiety and Sleep: A Large Case Series
Context Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of many cannabinoid compounds found in cannabis. It does not appear to alter consciousness or trigger a “high.” A recent surge in scientific publications has…