Cannabis and Insomnia
One of the main reasons for which people use medical cannabinoids is to treat insomnia and sleep disturbances. Unlike traditional sleep medications, which can come with unwanted side effects and risk of dependence, cannabinoids can offer a safe and effective alternative. A 2017 report providing a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence regarding the health effects of cannabinoids concluded that there is evidence supporting the efficacy in improving short-term sleep outcomes in individuals with sleep disturbances associated with conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, fibromyalgia, chronic pain and multiple sclerosis. A recent double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled study found nightly CBN significantly reduced nighttime awakenings and overall sleep disturbances compared to placebo, without affecting daytime fatigue.
National Academies of Sciences, et al. "The health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids: the current state of evidence and recommendations for research." (2017.; Bonn-Miller, Marcel O., et al. "A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study of the safety and effects of CBN with and without CBD on sleep quality." Experimental and clinical psychopharmacology 32.32024: 277.)
