Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Dutch researchers and Swiss cannabis company tests safe and natural alternatives to solving sleep problems

MMP News AuthorOctober 28, 2020

Dutch researchers plan a large double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled crossover study on more than 300 people in The Netherlands using cannabis products This study will give insight into the potential benefit of cannabis on sleep by influencing the underlying disease mechanisms, which also positively affects disease symptoms and thus quality of ... Read More

Delivery driver who crashed into A55 barrier took cannabis to help him sleep

MMP News AuthorSeptember 29, 2020

A delivery driver who took drugs and crashed into a barrier on the A55 has been banned from driving for a year. Paul Allen Hilton, 43, had taken cannabis before the collision and hadn’t realised it would still be in his system. He lost control of his Mercedes Sprinter van ... Read More

5 Things To Keep In Mind When Using Cannabis For Sleep

MMP News AuthorSeptember 25, 2020

Cannabis and sleep go great together. Here’s a few things you should keep in mind when using the herb to help you rest. Marijuana can be a great tool for sleep. Just talk to any friend who smokes weed at night or who found themselves nodding off in the middle ... Read More

Cannabis Use Associated with Better Sleep for Seniors

MMP News AuthorSeptember 24, 2020

Much research has looked at sleep and cannabis, as indica strains and CBD companies everywhere promote that cannabis can help with sleep. However, not much of this research has looked into sleep patterns in seniors until now. According to a new study, the daily use of cannabis by older adults is associated with improved sleep ... Read More