Having Trouble Sleeping? Here’s How Cannabis Could Help!

Are you tossing and turning at night, struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep? You’re definitely not by yourself! So many of us deal with this – about a third of Canadians find it hard to fall asleep, and at least half have trouble staying asleep. Good news, though! Cannabis might just be the friendly helper you need for those nightly struggles. A friendly helper to fall and stay asleep.

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While cannabis might feel new to the legal scene in Canada, people have actually been using it for sleep for ages! Think way back to Ancient India – they used it for its amazing sleep-inducing powers, and you can even find it mentioned in Ayurvedic texts from the 11th century. Fast forward to 1843, and an Irish doctor named William O’Shaughnessy was using it in a special tincture, often finding it worked better than other medicines, like opium, to help people sleep. Pretty cool, right?

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Let’s Talk About Using THC for Sleep

Nowadays, there are so many ways to enjoy cannabis to help you catch some Zs! What works best for you really depends on what you like. You might find yourself reaching for an indica-dominant strain that’s rich in THC (that’s the cannabinoid that gives you that “high” feeling) and myrcene (an earthy-smelling terpene famous for creating that super relaxed “couch-lock” vibe). If you smoke or vaporize a strain like this, you’ll likely feel those relaxing, sleepy feelings kick in pretty fast.

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But maybe you’re more interested in something that helps you stay asleep through the whole night? In that case, an edible, capsule, tincture, or oil with THC could be a fantastic choice. Why? Well, when you eat or ingest cannabis, your body takes a bit longer to process the THC and other good stuff. This slow and steady release means you’ll likely maintain that sleepy state, helping you avoid waking up constantly and feeling groggy the next day.

If you’re just starting your cannabis journey, remember this golden rule: “start low, go slow!” If you’re smoking or vaporizing, just take a puff or two, then hang out and see how you feel. You can always have a little more if you need to, until you reach that perfect cozy feeling. For edibles, tinctures, oils, and capsules, you’ll want to be a bit more careful. If you’re new to these, try starting with just 5 milligrams of THC and slowly increase it if you feel you need more. Even if you’re a pro at smoking or vaping, eating cannabis can feel totally different, so seriously – start small and take your time!

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What About Using CBD for Sleep?

Now, CBD might not be famous for making you super sleepy like its buddy THC, but it’s an absolute champ at bringing on feelings of calm and relaxation. If you often find yourself buzzing with energy or feeling a bit wound up when bedtime rolls around, adding CBD to your evening routine could be a wonderful way to help your body chill out and get ready for sleep at a decent hour.

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Just a heads-up: if you use CBD by itself, lower doses might actually make you feel more awake! So, if you’re going for sleep, it’s usually better to aim for a higher dose, like 50 milligrams or more. While studies show CBD can really help with sleep, it often works best at super high (and let’s be honest, pretty pricey) doses, sometimes up to 600 milligrams! That’s why many folks find it works wonders to combine the calming power of CBD with the sleep-inducing magic of THC.

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Which Strains Are Best for Sleep?

Traditionally, Indica-dominant strains are often recommended as the go-to for sleep. But here’s a little secret: not everyone finds this to be true! Some people actually feel the complete opposite effect. So, before you dive into using cannabis for sleep, it’s a good idea to pay attention to how your body reacts to those “indica” and “sativa” labels. Everyone’s a bit different!

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In general, strains that are great for helping you sleep tend to be rich in a terpene called myrcene. If you’re looking for some solid choices, Kush strains like Afghan and OG are usually winners, as are those lovely “purp” strains such as Grandaddy Purple or Grape Ape.

And for those who love Canadian heritage, popular “BC Bud” strains like UBC Chemo and God Bud are fantastic options too!

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Combining THC and CBD for Better Sleep

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Your Friendly Dosage Guide

Wondering how many milligrams of edibles to try?

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2.5 mg THC edibles

Effects include: Mild Relief of symptoms like pain stress and anxiety, increased focus and creativity.

Good for first time consumers or regular consumers looking to micro-dose.

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2.5 -15 mg THC edibles

Effects include: Stronger relief of pain stress and anxiety symptoms; euphoria; impaired coordination and perception. Average edible dose increased focus and creativity.

Good for: experienced recreational use; symptoms not addressed by smaller doses; people looking to for a deep sleep.

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15 -30 mg THC edibles

Effects include: Stronger relief of pain stress and anxiety symptoms; euphoria; impaired coordination and perception. Average edible dose increased focus and creativity.

Good for: High tolerance THC consumers; consumers whose GI systems don’t absorb cannabinoids well.

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30-50 mg THC edibles

Effects include: Strong euphoric effects;
significantly impaired coordination and perception.

Good for: High tolerance THC consumers consumers whose GI systems don’t absorb cannabinoids well.

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50-100 mg mg THC edibles

Effects include: Seriously impaired coordination and perception; possible unpleasant side effects including nausea, pain and increased heart rate.

Good for: Experienced high-tolerance THC consumers; patients living with serious conditions.

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