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Study Finds 1 in 5 Young Adults Use Cannabis or Alcohol as a Sleep Aid

Researchers at the Institute for Social Research, report that more than one in five young adults in the US use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep.

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The following is excerpted from an online article posted by MedicalXpress

Researchers at the Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan, report that more than one in five young adults in the US use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep. Nearly half of those who use cannabis said they sometimes relied on it for sleep, suggesting a strong link between substance use and sleep regulation during young adulthood.

Young adults often face difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. Cannabis and alcohol can aid sleep onset, yet habitual use may increase tolerance and the likelihood of dependence or disrupted sleep patterns. Earlier research has drawn attention to both the prevalence of insomnia symptoms among young adults.

Source: MedicalXpress
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-young-adults-cannabis-alcohol.html#google_vignette