Aug 12

Seniors Turning to Cannabis for Sleep

Sources

1. Harvard Health Publishing. “Older Adults and Medical Marijuana: Reduced Stigma and Increased Use.” Harvard Health Blog, 22 July 2020, https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/older-adults-and-medical-marijuana-reduced-stigma-and-increased-use-2020072220830.

Accessed 31 July 2025.

2. National Institutes of Health (NIH). “Medical Cannabis Use among Older Adults in Canada: Self-Reported Data on Patterns of Use and Perceived Effects.” National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2023,
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10097827.

Accessed 1 August 2025.

3. Psychology Today. “Research Shows 9 Potential Health Benefits of CBN.” Psychology Today, 2019, https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/sleep-newzzz/201908/research-shows-9-potential-health-benefits-cbn.

Accessed 1 August 2025.

4. Sleep Foundation. “Is Cannabis More Effective Than Other Sleep Aids?” Sleep Foundation, 2023, https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-news/is-cannabis-more-effective-than-other-sleep-aids.

Accessed 4 August 2025.

5. Sleepopolis. “More Seniors Are Using Cannabis to Help Them Sleep, Survey Finds.” Sleepopolis, 2023, https://sleepopolis.com/news/seniors-using-cannabis-to-sleep-on-the-rise.

Accessed 4 August 2025.