Does Marijuana Disrupt Your Sleep? | Matt Walker & Andrew Huberman
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THC and CBD are key ingredients in cannabis, with THC being psychoactive and CBD non-psychoactive. THC can disrupt natural brainwave patterns of sleep, leading to a lack of REM sleep and intense dreams, while CBD may have potential benefits for sleep through various mechanisms.
Insights
- THC in cannabis can disrupt natural sleep patterns, leading to a lack of REM sleep and intense dreams during rebound periods.
- CBD, another key ingredient in cannabis, has the potential to influence sleep positively through various mechanisms like reducing anxiety and modulating adenosine signaling, but the accuracy of CBD supplements in reflecting CBD levels can impact its effects on wakefulness and sedation.
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Recent questions
What are the key ingredients in cannabis?
THC and CBD
How does THC affect sleep?
THC can speed up falling asleep but may disrupt natural brainwave patterns and block REM sleep.
What are the effects of THC and alcohol on REM sleep?
Both THC and alcohol can block REM sleep, leading to intense dreams during rebound periods.
How does THC impact REM sleep debt?
THC use can lead to a debt of REM sleep, causing intense dreams during the brain's attempt to recover lost REM sleep.
What are the potential effects of CBD on sleep?
CBD may have benefits for sleep through mechanisms such as thermoregulation, anxiety reduction, and modulation of adenosine signaling.
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THC and CBD impact on sleep quality
- THC and CBD are the key ingredients in cannabis, with THC being psychoactive and CBD non-psychoactive.
- THC can speed up falling asleep but may disrupt the natural brainwave signature of sleep and block REM sleep.
- Alcohol and THC can both block REM sleep, leading to intense dreams during rebound periods.
- THC can lead to a debt of REM sleep, causing intense dreams when the brain tries to recover lost REM sleep.
- THC use can lead to tolerance and withdrawal dependency, causing severe rebound insomnia upon cessation.
- CBD supplements may not accurately reflect the levels of CBD contained, with lower doses potentially promoting wakefulness and higher doses inducing sedation.
- CBD may have potential benefits for sleep through mechanisms such as thermoregulation, anxiety reduction, and modulation of adenosine signaling.
