Sleepless Americans Are Relying on Medicine and Pot to Doze Off
Bloomberg • • health
Key Points:
- Nearly 13% of US adults use medication, supplements, or marijuana to aid sleep, according to a 2024 federal survey.
- The National Center for Health Statistics surveyed over 31,500 individuals about their sleep aid use in the past month.
- Sleep aids include prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, supplements, marijuana, and CBD products.
- The findings highlight a potential need for new or improved treatment options for sleep difficulties.
