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  What to know about CBD and sleep People have long used the cannabis plant for medicinal and recreational purposes. Compounds called cannabinoids in the plant are responsible for the effects on the brain, and the two most abundant of these are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC and CBD are both psychoactive, but they affect the brain differently. Unlike THC, CBD is nonimpairing. People use CBD for a variety of reasons, including reducing seizures, anxiety, and pain. Some studies have demonstrated that CBD may also be a sleep aid. In this article, we look at whether it works and any associated risks. What the research says In the last decade, growing public interest in the benefits of marijuana, and CBD in particular, has encouraged researchers to study its effects.   Early studies indicate that high dosages of CBD may support sleep. One investigation found that, compared with a placebo, a CBD dosage of 160 milligrams (mg) increased sleep d...

Do you struggle with deep sleep? In America, around 11% of people complain about insufficient sleep every night, while 70% of adults report spending a sleepless night once every month. The statistics are unsettling. It is quite a heartbreaking ordeal that you come home exhausted from the day, flop on the bed to zone out and remain restless until three in the morning. Drain, your brain might turn off by that time, only to be jolted up awake when the alarm bell goes off a few hours later. It's a no-brainer that when you cannot slumber in the night, you feel cranky, immediately tired, and dozy for the rest of the day.   Causes of sleep deprivation   Generally, an adult must get 7-8 hours of deep sleep. Remaining restless throughout the night, tossing and turning, drifting off, and waking up is not what you can call a healthy sleep pattern. So, what causes slumber deprivation?   Scientifically, there are several reasons. These range from voluntary behaviour to emotional respo...