Marijuana is often used for sleep. But how does it compare to other remedies like melatonin, alcohol, and prescription medications?
The answer depends on who you ask. Evidence of marijuana’s effect on sleep patterns has been mixed; some studies show that cannabis may help people fall asleep faster and improve the quality of their sleep while others find no benefits at all. Some research even suggests that frequent use of marijuana might disrupt the body’s natural production of hormones that regulate sleep cycles. For most people, there are more effective ways to get a good night’s rest than using pot as a sleeping aid. Here are a few different consumption methods for those wanting to consume marijuana to get a good night’s sleep.
Dabbing
The first marijuana consumption method on this list is the dab rig. Dab rigs are one of the newest marijuana consumption methods on the market, since they are so easily available at online stores like Daily High Club, they have slowly become one of the most popular. Upon first glance, a dab rig looks almost identical to a bong; however, bongs use dry herbs, or in other words, the actual marijuana flower. whereas dab rigs use marijuana concentrate or shatter.
The onset for using a dab rig would be around 5 to 10 minutes and the duration of the effects lasts between two to three hours. However, if you consume a higher concentration of THC, the effect could last much longer. And this is what makes dab rigs very popular for those looking for aid for sleep since you can consume quite a large concentration of THC in a short amount of time.
Vaping
The next marijuana consumption method on this list is the dry herb vaporizer which is among one of the most popular methods of marijuana consumption in 2021. Dry herb vaporizers come in a variety of shapes and sizes and there are different devices to suit different needs. For example, if you are someone that likes to consume marijuana on the go, then you would probably go for a portable vaporizer. If, on the other hand, you are going to primarily consume at home and don’t want to worry about refilling the Chamber, then you would probably buy a desktop vaporizer.
For those looking to get a good night, sleep dry herb vaporizers are a great option since they allow you to change the temperature settings which in turn change the effects that are experienced when consuming marijuana.
Orally
Many people don’t like vaping or smoking marijuana. In that case, this next consumption method might probably be for you. If you don’t like vaping or smoking marijuana, you could instead try the oral method. Edibles have long been an important part of the marijuana culture and have also been one of the most popular consumption methods over the years. Since legalization, however, edibles have become incredibly popular.
There are many kinds of edibles on the market, from candies to gummies, to lollipops, brownies, cakes, any sort of baked item, actually, beverages, and more. If you are someone who struggles to stay asleep, then edibles would be the perfect consumption method since it has the longest duration of all the marijuana consumption methods. The onset for the effects is around one to two hours, so it is advised to take it long before you go to bed. However, since it lasts 6-8 hours, you won’t have to worry about waking up during the night.
Topically
Finally, the last method on this list would be topical consumption methods. Topical consumption methods can range from anything such as lotions that have been infused with CBD or THC, to moisturizers and many other skincare products. One of the reasons why many people might struggle to sleep is because they are experiencing pain throughout the night. That is keeping them awake.
Topical consumption methods are probably the easiest to use since all you have to do is apply them to the area of your body that is experiencing pain. Depending on the type of pain you have, and depending on what’s causing it, you might experience relief of symptoms anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes after applying the topical product.