Summary
Cannabis use, heavy cannabis use, and cannabis-related problems are becoming increasingly common in the United States. Among those who use cannabis regularly, significant insomnia is common. For example, our data from 800 patients seeking medical cannabis indicate that insomnia is a chief comorbidity, with 80% of participants reporting that they regularly use cannabis to manage symptoms of insomnia. In addition, sleep problems are often a barrier to reducing cannabis use among those with Cannabis Use Disorders. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for insomnia (CBTi) is highly effective in individuals
