THC and Sleep Disruption
THC withdrawal can lead to significant insomnia, prompting many to return to use due to the discomfort. It disrupts REM sleep by reducing its overall amount, delaying its onset, and diminishing its intensity. Interestingly, when THC use stops, a rebound effect occurs, leading to an increase in REM sleep, highlighting a homeostatic response to prior deprivation. Personal experiences also reveal the detrimental impact of alcohol on sleep quality, offering a stark contrast to the effects of THC.In this clip
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After marijuana withdrawal, does your body increase REM sleep as discussed in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip REM Sleep and THC?
How does quitting cannabis affect dreams as discussed in the episode Ask Me Anything Part 9 - THC, Melatonin, and Defining ‘Enough Sleep' and the clip The Importance of REM, as well as in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: Protocols to Improve Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Guest Series and the clip REM Sleep Rebound?
To what degree is REM sleep inhibited by substances like alcohol and THC as discussed in the episode Dr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep | Huberman Lab Podcast #31 and the clip REM Sleep and THC?