00:00People are using cannabis to fall asleep, but new warnings say it may backfire.
00:04At first, it feels helpful. You relax and fall asleep faster.
00:09But here is the problem. Sleep is not just about falling asleep.
00:13Experts say regular users may wake up more at night, and over time it may take longer to fall
00:19asleep. Even worse, cannabis may reduce REM sleep. That is the deep sleep your brain needs.
00:24Less REM means weaker memory, poor mood, and lower focus. The risks do not stop there.
00:31Cannabis can affect your heart and blood pressure. It can impact memory decision-making and reaction
00:36time. Smoking it may also harm your lungs. And long-term use may be linked to anxiety and
00:42depression. So yes, it might help you sleep tonight. But it could hurt your health tomorrow.
00:48Think twice before making it a nightly habit.
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