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Insomnia During Early Recovery Increases Risk Of Relapse

‘”Treatment of insomnia after abstinence represents an important treatment target and an integral part of any recovery plan,” Dr. Rosenlicht and coauthors conclude. They note the critical need for more research on treatment of insomnia during early recovery…’

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Marijuana use associated with impaired sleep quality

Marijuana use is associated with impaired sleep quality, research suggests. Results show that any history of cannabis use was associated with an increased likelihood of reporting difficulty falling asleep, struggling to maintain sleep, experiencing non-restorative sleep, and feeling daytime sleepiness. [Emphasis mine – Ed.] The strongest association was found in adults who started marijuana use before age 15; they were about twice as likely to have severe problems falling asleep, experiencing non-restorative sleep and feeling overly sleepy during the day.  Continue reading…