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Millions of Americans Use Cannabis to Help Them Sleep. It Could Be Doing The Opposite.

An estimated 22 million Americans currently use cannabis as a form of sleep aid , and almost one in four says they're likely to try the drug to help them sleep.

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An estimated 22 million Americans currently use cannabis as a sleep aid, and almost one in four say they are likely to try the drug for that purpose. Despite the common belief that cannabis improves sleep, emerging evidence is indicating it may actually have the opposite effect. The article highlights the contrast between widespread usage and the growing scientific findings.

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