Medical Cannabis for Sleeping Disorders
A restful night's sleep is essential for good health, yet 1 in 5 of us struggle to get the recommended 8 hours every night. Cannabis-based treatments may provide long-term relief for insomnia, narcolepsy and restless leg syndrome. These treatments have been available since on prescription since 2018, and Releaf’s doctors are here to work with you on a one-on-one basis to design a personalised and effective treatment plan, tailored to your needs.
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Sleeping Disorders
Sleep quality, timing, and duration can affect your relationships, work performance, and mental health. Yet most conventional sleep aids are only recommended for short-term use, leaving chronic sleep disorder sufferers without a long-term option. While holistic approaches, including mindfulness, relaxation techniques, and more recently, CBD oil, are becoming popular alternative options, cannabis-based treatments may offer a more effective remedy for severe sleep disorders.
How Can Cannabis-Based Treatments Help?
In low doses, THC can induce a sedative effect and help to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, while also increasing sleep duration. Meanwhile, CBD can boost serotonin, alleviate stress and anxiety, and promote a relaxing bedtime routine, leading to better sleep. Since serotonin regulates sleep and is a precursor to melatonin, higher serotonin levels can help you to fall asleep more easily.
80%
improvement in quality of sleep reported using cannabis oil in a placebo-controlled trial
1 in 3
people are affected by insomnia in the UK, and 1 in 5 struggle to get enough sleep every night.
18%
Of UK adults are aware cannabis treatments can be prescribed for sleep disorders
60%
in a small-scale sleep study using cannabis oil were no longer classed as clinical insomniacs after treatment.
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"Medical Cannabis has been shown to be an excellent treatment option for insomnia, as it can help to improve sleep quality by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in regulating sleep and wake cycles. The two key plant chemicals contained in cannabis are Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). When they enter the system, THC can have sedative effects that reduce the time it takes to fall asleep by promoting relaxation, while CBD exhibits calming and anxiolytic properties that help ease anxiety and stress, which are common contributors to sleep disturbances. Cannabis has also been noted for its pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties, which may help individuals suffering from chronic pain to achieve deeper, more restorative sleep."

Dr. Alex Van Heerden
Emergency Medicine
Common sleep disorder symptoms
Daytime fatigue
Difficult falling asleep
Difficult staying asleep
Difficulty concentrating
Excessive daytime sleepiness
Impaired memory
Irritability
Nightmares
Poor work performance
Restless legs
Sleep onset insomnia
Sleep paralysis
It's important to note that these symptoms are general and may not be exclusive to any specific sleeping disorder. Consulting with a healthcare professional is crucial for accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans based on individual needs.