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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After marijuana withdrawal, does your body increase REM sleep as discussed in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip REM Sleep and THC?
To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC, as discussed in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip REM Sleep and THC?
How does quitting cannabis affect dreams as discussed in the episode Ask Me Anything Part 9 - THC, Melatonin, and Defining ‘Enough Sleep' and the clip The Importance of REM, as well as in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip REM Sleep Rebound?