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Are cannabis edibles actually good for sleep?

By Jamie Ducharme

Health Correspondent

Move over, melatonin. Lots of people are now using marijuana edibles not (only) to get high, but also to help them sleep. Sleep specialist Deirdre Conroy told me at least a fifth of her patients do so, and even more are considering it.

Are weed gummies really the secret to better rest? It’s hard to say for sure. Studies are inconclusive, with a range of findings about whether and how well cannabis generally, and edibles specifically, work for sleep. Plus, the drug’s effects can vary widely from product to product and person to person.

For that reason, Conroy says personal experience matters just as much as published science when it comes to weed and sleep. Not everyone will benefit from popping a gummy before bed. But if you do, Conroy says there’s no immediate reason to stop—assuming, of course, weed is legal in your state.

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Today's newsletter was written by Jamie Ducharme and Oliver Staley and edited by Oliver.