Pulmonary & Respiratory Medicine

Clinical Therapist, Respiratory Therapy Can Sleep Services, Canada

Publications

• Review   
  A Review on Effects of Cannabis Use on Sleep in Adolescents
  Author(s): Megan Frederick*
  
  The aim is to examine the effects of cannabis use on pain, trauma, and obstructive sleep apnea in adolescents regarding sleep patterns. With the recent legalization of cannabis as well as my role as a clinical sleep therapist for nearly a decade, I strongly believe there is a connection between both topics, and I strive to showcase the positive influence that cannabis can have on sleep patterns. This literature review strives to highlight the benefits on sleep that may be provided to those with pain, trauma, OSA as well as adolescent use. I have selected a wide variety of current literature to share the potential benefits of cannabis in relation to sleep... Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2161-105X.2021.11.544

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