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Study: marijuana users wake more at night — and often don’t notice

A 35-year Northwestern study found cannabis users experienced more nighttime awakenings they didn’t perceive, surprising researchers and challenging common beliefs about marijuana as a sleep aid.

Published Nov 3, 2026, 6:00 AM EST | LehighValleyLive

Many adults rely on marijuana to fall asleep, with millions of Americans using cannabis as a bedtime aid despite a growing body of scientific evidence suggesting it may actually disrupt rest, according to reporting by The Washington Post.