I get asked about marijuana and sleep all the time.
Yes, it can help some people fall asleep faster. But what most people don’t realize is that it may also reduce REM sleep, the stage where dreaming happens and where your brain does some of its most important overnight work.
Below, you’ll find a deeper look at what that actually means. And if you’d like to hear me walk through it, I recorded a short video you can watch here.
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How Marijuana Changes Your Sleep Architecture
Falling asleep is only part of the story. Cannabis can shift the balance of your sleep stages, especially REM. Here’s what that means for mood, memory, and recovery.
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Dr. Michael Breus, PhD, DABSM, FAASM
Double board-certified Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Sleep Specialist. Author of the groundbreaking books, The Power of When, and Sleep Drink Breathe, and an expert resource for most major publications (Oprah, The Doctors, NY Times, and more).
