Our August Fireside Chat focused on cannabis and how it can be a part of our sleep hygiene. 
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Talking points included:

• Cannabis has long been used as a sleep aid, but what is the science behind it?
  
• Why do some strains or methods work better than others?
  
• Can cannabis actually keep you awake?

These talking points and MORE will be explored in this event with Dr. Caplan.
​Catch the reply here to learn how cannabis may be able to help YOU with your sleep quality. 

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Goal effect: Relaxing, sleepy, enhanced calm, reduced anxiety
Choices: Non-Euphoric or Euphoric, Sedating or Calming
Methods: Vapor > Tincture or Lotion; Occasional use is as effective as daily use.
Descriptors: “Indica” > 1:1 > CBD ; High myrcene, high beta-caryophyllene, aged cannabis, high CBN, high THC
Strains: Girl Scout Cookies, Buddha strains, Purple strains, Northern Lights, Bubba Kush, Grape Ape, Harlequin, Master Kush, Cannatonic
Advice: To avoid discomfort, use a low, comfortable amount of THC. Best when used at the same time daily, & with good sleep hygiene

Vapor
Take at time of sleep. Expect it to work promptly (within minutes) and typically lasting 1-3 hours 

• Non-Euphoric Feelings - vape 3:1 CBD:THC 
  Take minimum inhaled amount until desired effect; Have CBD before and/or after other full-spectrum cannabis to further avoid euphoria  
• Mild Euphoric Feelings- vape 1:2 CBD:THC
  Take minimum inhaled amount until desired effect

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Edible 
Take 30-60 minutes prior to goal sleep time; Chocolate or oil/fat-based product is better than honey or sugar-based options

• Non- Euphoric Feelings - select low-dose “1:1” edible at 1:1 CBD:THC (or greater CBD at 2:1, 3:1, 6:1, etc.)
  Have CBD before and/or after other full-spectrum cannabis to further avoid euphoria.
• Mild Euphoric Feelings - select low-dose (1-2mg) “Indica” edible
  Wait 120 minutes before considering additional dose. For more experienced
  users, begin with larger low-dose options (4mg, 5mg)

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Tincture
Take 20-60 minutes prior to goal sleep time; alcohol-based options are faster onset, but generally less comfortable than oil.

• Non-Euphoric Feelings - select low-dose “CBD” tincture at 4:1 CBD:THC (or greater CBD at 6:1, 12:1 etc);
  Large doses of CBD are most effective to avoid euphoria (200mg-300mg.)
  Pure CBD tincture (minimal THC) is a less effective, but less expensive, option.
• Mild Euphoric Feelings select low-dose (5-10mg) edible at 1:1 CBD:THC (or greater THC at 3:1, 6:1, etc)

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Lotions
Apply liberally, 10-30 minutes prior to goal sleep time; May apply to Head/Neck/Back/Shoulders or large muscle groups

• Apply cannabis lotion to warm areas with muscle tone. Prepare skin with alcohol for better depth of penetration.

Note: A mix of cannabinoids is critical to ideal relief. CBD alone may work, but combinations work better.

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