Cannabis, also called marijuana, is widely used as a sleep aid, both recreationally and among medical users. Around 70% of young adults that casually use cannabis report that they do so to help them sleep. Among people who use cannabis for medical reasons, such as pain relief, as many as 85% say it improves their sleep.
Research into cannabis as a sleep aid is still developing. Cannabis may help relieve insomnia when used occasionally, though researchers are unsure whether long-term use is ultimately beneficial or detrimental for sleep quality.
