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Many young adults use cannabis as a sleep aid, study finds
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A national study of U.S. young adults ages 19 to 30 found that about 22% reported using cannabis, alcohol, or both to help themselves fall asleep, with cannabis far more common than alcohol. Researchers warn that while these substances may help people drift off, frequent use could worsen sleep over time and raise the risk of substance use problems.