Fresh findings from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) highlight the complicated link between marijuana consumption and sleep quality, revealing a wide range of experiences among U.S. adults.
According to the survey, 33% of respondents said they sleep somewhat or considerably better when using marijuana. Meanwhile, 19% reported either no noticeable change in their sleep patterns or a negative effect. Specifically, 11% said cannabis made little difference, while 8% felt their sleep worsened after use. Nearly half of those surveyed, 47%, stated that they do not use cannabis at all.
Women were less likely to use cannabis, with 55% reporting no use compared with only 39% of men. Men were also more likely to associate marijuana with improved sleep, as 39% reported benefits versus 28% of women.
Adults between 25 and 44 years old were the group most likely to say marijuana helped them sleep better, with 45% reporting positive effects. Older individuals were generally less likely to use cannabis products.
Dr. Kannan Ramar, a former president of the AASM, noted that the growing legalization of marijuana across many states has increased interest in its health effects, including its influence in sleep. However, he emphasized that the relationship is far from straightforward.
Ramar explained that cannabis use may be linked to several health concerns, including excessive daytime drowsiness, reduced driving ability, dependence, and withdrawal symptoms that can interfere with normal sleep patterns.
Scientific research on cannabis and sleep has produced mixed conclusions. While a recent review of multiple studies found that cannabinoids were associated with better self-reported sleep quality, other research suggests that people who use cannabis daily over long periods may spend more time awake during the night when measured objectively.
A small pilot study offered another possible explanation for the conflicting findings. Researchers discovered that participants who expected cannabis to improve their sleep tended to overestimate both how quickly they fell asleep and the total amount of sleep they received when compared with objective measurements.
Recent analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that some Americans regularly rely on cannabis to address sleep problems. The agency reported that 3.7% of U.S. adults used cannabis products often in the last month to help them fall asleep or remain asleep.
Current AASM guidelines identify cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia as the preferred treatment for chronic insomnia, while prescription medications may also be appropriate in some cases. The organization additionally recommends maintaining a consistent sleep schedule, limiting caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine in the evening, creating a quiet and comfortable bedroom environment, reducing screen use before bed, and practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation, journaling, or deep breathing.
As more studies are conducted to provide definitive findings about the role of marijuana on sleep quality, cannabis firms like Aurora Cannabis Inc. (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB) remain firmly convinced that it will take years, if not decades, for the full health and wellness impacts of marijuana to be scientifically documented.
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