Use of Cannabis for Sleep: Patterns of Use Among a Sample of Patients in a Geriatrics Clinic
Innovation in Aging(2020)
摘要
Abstract Cannabis may be useful for treatment of sleep problems in older adults. Little is known about use patterns of cannabis for sleep. We conducted a clinic-based anonymous survey in a geriatrics clinic in La Jolla, CA. Among n=568 surveys, 10% reported recent use (within past 6 months). Among recent users, 30% reported using cannabis for sleep, most finding it helpful. Compared to cannabis users for other conditions, cannabis users for sleep were more likely to use THC containing products (62.5% vs. 32.1%), use cannabis on a daily or weekly basis (76.2% vs. 43.2%), use vape pens (29.2% vs. 6.9%), and to obtain cannabis via a delivery service (33.3% vs. 14.0%) (all p’s<0.05). Only 40% reported their doctor knew about their cannabis use. Our findings suggest sleep is a common reason for using cannabis. Future research should assess how use patterns can result in effective treatment for sleep in older adults. Part of a symposium sponsored by the Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Aging Interest Group.
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