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REM Sleep and THC
Alcohol and THC disrupt REM sleep, leading to intense dreams as the brain attempts to recover lost sleep. While some REM sleep can be regained, complete recovery is unlikely. Regular THC use may create a dependency, resulting in rebound insomnia and anxiety upon cessation, highlighting the complex relationship between substance use and sleep quality.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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How do alcohol and cannabis affect sleep?
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?
To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC?