CED Clinic
  • What to Expect
    • Your First Visit
    • Patient Intake Form
  • Services Offered
    • Telemedicine
    • Pediatric Patients
    • Additional Services
  • Registration Resources
    • Registration Help
    • Next Steps
    • Caregiver Information
    • Cannabis Control Commission
  • Contact
    • Contact the Clinic
    • Social Media Links
    • Meet The Team >
      • Meet Dr. Caplan
      • Meet Dr. Exelbert
  • CED Clinic Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Fireside Chats
    • Dispensary Highlights
    • Past Events
  • Information and FAQ
    • CED Clinic Cannabis Care
    • Cannabis FAQ
    • Vaporizing Overview
    • Recommended Online Resources
    • CED Library
    • Printable Handouts >
      • Cannabis Journal
      • General Cannabis Info
      • Handouts for Illnesses >
        • Infectious Diseases
        • Mental Health
        • Skin Conditions
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Muscular and Skeletal Pain
        • Illnesses of Aging
        • Reproductive Health
        • Gastrointestinal Health
    • Awesome Extras! >
      • Unique Cannabinoids
      • MA Dispensary Map
      • Cannabis for Sleep
      • Topical Cannabis Products
      • Cooking with Cannabis
      • Cannabis Cookbook
  • Video Library
  • Massachusetts Dispensaries
  • Site Map
  • CED Blog

Sleep 

Our August Fireside Chat focused on cannabis and how it can be a part of our sleep hygiene. 
​
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. 

Picture
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
Picture
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

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)
Picture

Picture
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)

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.
Picture
This information is available for download! 
​ Click HERE

Home

Need Registration Help?

Services Offered

Dispensaries

Contact the Clinic

Copyright © 2018
  • What to Expect
    • Your First Visit
    • Patient Intake Form
  • Services Offered
    • Telemedicine
    • Pediatric Patients
    • Additional Services
  • Registration Resources
    • Registration Help
    • Next Steps
    • Caregiver Information
    • Cannabis Control Commission
  • Contact
    • Contact the Clinic
    • Social Media Links
    • Meet The Team >
      • Meet Dr. Caplan
      • Meet Dr. Exelbert
  • CED Clinic Events
    • Upcoming Events
    • Fireside Chats
    • Dispensary Highlights
    • Past Events
  • Information and FAQ
    • CED Clinic Cannabis Care
    • Cannabis FAQ
    • Vaporizing Overview
    • Recommended Online Resources
    • CED Library
    • Printable Handouts >
      • Cannabis Journal
      • General Cannabis Info
      • Handouts for Illnesses >
        • Infectious Diseases
        • Mental Health
        • Skin Conditions
        • Neurological Disorders
        • Muscular and Skeletal Pain
        • Illnesses of Aging
        • Reproductive Health
        • Gastrointestinal Health
    • Awesome Extras! >
      • Unique Cannabinoids
      • MA Dispensary Map
      • Cannabis for Sleep
      • Topical Cannabis Products
      • Cooking with Cannabis
      • Cannabis Cookbook
  • Video Library
  • Massachusetts Dispensaries
  • Site Map
  • CED Blog