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Sleep and Cannabis
Marijuana, particularly THC, can speed up the time it takes to fall asleep, but it disrupts the natural architecture of sleep, specifically blocking REM sleep. Users often report a lack of dream recall while using THC, only to experience intense dreams upon cessation. The relationship between cannabis and sleep is complex, with both benefits and drawbacks that warrant careful consideration.In this clip
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Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31
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To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC as discussed in the episode Understanding and Using Dreams to Learn and to Forget | Huberman Lab Podcast #5 and the clip Sleep Disruption Factors?
How do alcohol and cannabis affect sleep?
To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC?