Author: RobertRParr

Sleeping High: What Really Happens to Your Brain and Body at Night

How Cannabis Alters Sleep Architecture and Nightly Physiology Falling asleep after using cannabis feels different for a reason. The compounds in the plant, especially THC and CBD, interact with the brain’s endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate arousal, pain, mood, and the sleep–wake cycle. THC tends to reduce sleep latency—the time it takes to drift off—by