Study: Over 1 in 5 Young Adults Use Cannabis or Alcohol for Sleep Aid
Findings reveal a high reliance on cannabis for sleep onset among adults aged 19 to 30, prompting calls for better clinical screening regarding substance use.
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US Patent Awarded to CBD Formula Shown to Extend Deep Sleep
The patent also covers its ability to and lower blood glucose and aid in weight loss in type 2 diabetes, as well as reduce inflammatory cytokines.
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How Close Are We to Drug Therapy for Obstructive Sleep Apnea?
No oral pharmacologic treatment to maintain open airways for people with obstructive sleep apnea has been approved by the FDA—yet.
Objective Evidence That Supports CBD for Insomnia
A recent clinical trial has shed new light on the potential of CBD in addressing insomnia and improving sleep quality.
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Incannex Enlists Investigators for Phase 2/3 Study of IHL-42X for Sleep Apnea
IHL-42X, a cannabinoid combination product, is being developed as a pharmacological option for obstructive sleep apnea.
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ResolutionRx Secures $3.1M for Sleep Apnea Drug Clinical Trial R&D
The financing will support clinical trial research and development for a new formulation of dronabinol for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
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Clinical Trial Compares Cannabinoids to Melatonin for Sleep Outcomes
Five cannabinoid products that all contained cannabidiol (CBD) were compared against a control product containing 5 mg of melatonin only.
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Dronabinol Is a Strong Contender for the First Sleep Apnea Pill
Dronabinol, synthetic THC, shows promise for the treatment of sleep apnea, and new advances from pharmaceutical companies suggest how it can be optimized.
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RespireRx Files Provisional Patent Application for Technology to Improve Sleep Apnea Drug Potential
Expansion of dronabinol’s use into OSA and other therapeutic indications will require new, improved formulations, according to RespireRx.
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Sleep Apnea Drug Candidate Developer Incannex to Acquire RLS Therapy Candidate Developer APIRx
The acquisition of APIRx will significantly strengthen Incannex’s position with regard to cannabinoid and psychedelic treatment development.
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Is Cannabis An Effective Sleep Remedy?
The large number of people experiencing sleep problems makes for an attractive market. Some companies have seized the opportunity to provide remedies, including several manufacturers of cannabis products.
Read MoreCannabidiol Products Tied to Improved Sleep
Over-the-counter cannabidiol (CBD) products appear to improve pain, sleep, and anxiety disorders, preliminary research suggests.
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Cannabis May Alter Nightly Sleep Duration, Study Finds
Recent cannabis use is linked to extremes in sleep duration, including sleeping less than 6 hours or more than 9 hours per night, according to a new study published in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine.
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How Does Marijuana Impact Sleep?
It’s a common assumption among marijuana users: Using it will help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Scientists, however, aren’t so sure that’s true.
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Cannabis Products Are Being Sold as Sleep Remedies – Here’s the Evidence About Their Effectiveness
California-based Ganja Goddess reported more than a sevenfold increase in revenue for its cannabis sleep products during the first year of the COVID pandemic.
Read MoreCBD for Restless Legs Syndrome?
Right now, there’s extremely limited research on CBD and RLS. Here’s what we know so far.
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Sleep Characteristics Predict Cannabis Use, Binge Drinking in Teens & Young Adults
“Sleep is modifiable behavior, and perhaps easier to modify than going after substance use directly.”
Read MoreCan Cannabinoids Help Patients With Sleep Disorders?
Neurology Advisor interviews Aleksandra M. Kwasnik, MD, who co-authored a recent review on cannabinoids that was published in Current Pulmonology Reports.
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