Cutting Through the Haze - the Use of Cannabis for Sleep and Sleep Apnea
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There are currently 40 states with legalized medical marijuana. Twenty-four of these also have legalized recreational marijuana. Many people report using cannabis to help them to initiate and maintain sleep. Is there any data to support this? Is cannabis safer than prescription sleep aids? What should we know about cannabis and sleep? Dr. Bhanu Prakash Kolla discusses the impact of cannabis on sleep and its potential use to treat sleep disorders.
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