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I am a n00b when it comes to this matter, but... does THC stand for cannabis? And it helps one sleep?

Does dreaming less mean more deep sleep? Why would more deep sleep be a problem? I'm looking for a solution for my mother in law, who has only slept for 4-5h a night for the past 10 years and can't seem to fix it. This is wearing down her health.

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THC is the primary compound in cannabis responsible for its “high”. Some plants are bred to be high in THC, but there are also those bred for CBD content, which doesn’t get you high. Both are useful in aiding sleep, though I’d say THC can be more stimulating, go for a strain labeled as indica for best results there. I’d recommend gummies (or mints/pills/etc.) as oral ingestion gives a much longer duration, otherwise it’s just a couple hours.

As you likely know, THC is illegal in many places, CBD is much more commonly available and socially accepted.

THC is the primary psychoactive chemical in marijuana. CBD is another compound that typically is sought after for pain reduction and as a sleep aid. THC is known to mess with REM sleep. If your are looking for information Erowid is a good resource, Reddit can be helpful too.

it makes you stoned - heavy and sleepy, but when you sleep it takes away REM phase - where you have dreams, some say, it's because it makes you micro-halucinating when you don't sleep

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