From VICE · Luis Prada · · 40s
Does Weed Help Sleep? Study Finds No
New research shows medical marijuana doesn't improve sleep for insomnia sufferers.
In brief
New research shows medical marijuana doesn't improve sleep for insomnia sufferers. A Cochrane Library review found no reliable evidence that medical marijuana helps insomnia or sleep quality. Originally reported by VICE.
New Study on Weed and Sleep
A Cochrane Library review analyzed nine randomized clinical trials with 537 participants.
No Sleep Benefits Found
Medical marijuana showed no clinically meaningful improvements in sleep time or quality compared to placebo.
Common Side Effects
Users experienced mild side effects like dry mouth and dizziness instead of better sleep.
Research Limitations
Small sample sizes and varied weed products make current evidence unreliable for sleep treatment.
Here's the gist
A Cochrane Library review found no reliable evidence that medical marijuana helps insomnia or sleep quality.
