Cannabis for Sleep: Young Adults' New Norm Raises Alarms, Study Warns of Risks

• New University of Michigan study reveals 22% of young adults (19-30) use cannabis or alcohol for sleep, with 19% using cannabis.
• Driven by exhaustion, anxiety, and screen time, many view cannabis as a harmless sleep aid, despite scientific warnings.
• While it may help fall asleep, cannabis disrupts deeper sleep stages, leading to poor quality rest and frequent waking.
• Experts warn of risks like tolerance, worsened mental health, mood regulation issues, and increased substance-use disorders.
• Health professionals are urged to inquire about cannabis use when addressing young adults' sleep problems.

Why It Matters: Young adults increasingly use cannabis for sleep, but experts warn it disrupts sleep quality and poses health risks.