L Keen II, AD Turner, L George, K Lawrence - Addictive Behaviors, 2022 - Elsevier

Cannabis use disorder severity and sleep quality among undergraduates attending a Historically Black University.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate Program AND Program Evaluation

Keen, Turner

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Excerpt

Nearly one third of Americans experience poor sleep, which is associated with numerous deleterious health outcomes. Poor sleep may be exacerbated when an individual attends college, as they experience drastic shifts in lifestyle and sleep patterns. Previous research suggests cannabis has therapeutic potential for sleep disorders but may also impair sleep quality long-term. However, no study has examined the differences in sleep quality within individuals who meet criteria for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD). The purpose of the current …