I have difficulty falling asleep at night.
It might take me hours to finally drift off.
Sometimes, I sleep for only a couple of hours before I wake up and begin the process all over again. I have had quite a bit of success treating my insomnia with cannabis. The marijuan plant produces over one hundred different cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are the most well-known and researched. Studies suggest that these cannabinoids offer a range of therapeutic benefits, including combating sleep issues. Research indicates that while both THC and CBD provide very unique remedies, each can prove effective in improving sleep. When I initially stepped inside the dispensary looking for a plant-based sleep medication, I wasn’t sure whether CBD or THC would be better. According to the budtender I spoke with, both cannabinoids can be effective but achieve the benefits quite differently. THC offers strong sedative properties. It interacts with cell receptors in the brain to cause a major impact on the body’s sleep/wake/sleep cycle. Cannabis products containing a high concentration of THC typically make the consumer feel drowsy. CBD affects sleep by reducing stage three sleep without causing sleepiness the next day. Because of its soothing and pain-relieving properties, CBD is helpful for treating symptoms of other health problems that can hinder the ability to fall asleep. It alleviates inflammation and pain, reduces anxiety and works to regulate sleep patterns. Plus, CBD is non-psychoactive. For me, the best remedy is those products that have a balanced ratio of THC and CBD. Fortunately, the dispensary offers an abundance of strains with sedative properties.