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…
Condition: Sleep
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…
Cannabis for therapeutic purposes: patient characteristics, access, and reasons for use
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…
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…