One in 5 Young Adults Use Cannabis or Alcohol to Fall Asleep

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About 1 in 5 young adults reported using alcohol or cannabis to fall asleep, according to a study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Although cannabis and alcohol can help initiate sleep, regular use may increase tolerance, worsen sleep problems, and lead to substance use disorder, the authors wrote.