Does Cannabis Help You Sleep?

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A lot of people with sleep issues and insomnia have tried melatonin as a solution, but not all of them were satisfied with the results. One issue, they reported, is that if melatonin works at all, it doesn’t leave them with a good feeling — instead, they feel lucid while sleeping and groggy or unrefreshed in the morning.

Is there a better solution to sleeping soundly at night and feeling sharper in the morning? Those who found melatonin to be unsatisfactory found surprising relief in cannabis. Bento Delivery interviewed several employees to find out how cannabis helps them sleep at night, and what kinds of routines they follow. If you’re looking to find an alternative sleeping aid with fewer negative impacts, try some of these suggestions. As always with cannabis, be mindful of dosage and THC:CBD ratios in whatever products you use.

Below are some reports from various employees at Bento who vouch for cannabis as their most reliable sleeping aid:

• “My nightly routine is that an hour before I am going to sleep I take a hit or two from a vape pen or bong. I opt for a hybrid or indica dominant strains. The cannabis helps me wind down from my day and let go of the stress of the day. After smoking I shower, brush my teeth, etc. Once I get into bed I fall asleep in about 10 minutes.”
  

• “I’ve always had mild sleep apnea and I typically wake up around 30-100 times in the evening, so I’m constantly tired. Since I have been utilizing cannabis as a sleep aid, I have been getting better and more consistent sleep.”
  

• “When I get home from work I like to unwind with a sativa or hybrid so I can relax but stay active. By the time I’m ready for bed I reach for a strong indica to help calm my mind and body until I drift off to sleep. I find that smoking before bed helps me fall asleep and stay asleep!”
  

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• “I use CBD and flower for sleep. Typically, I take about 5-10mg of Lightly Lifted Tincture or 1-2 Miss Miriam CBD Gummies. Then I smoke a joint and sleep throughout the night.”