Weed gummies and melatonin are often marketed as easy solutions for better sleep, but are they actually helping you get restorative rest, or are they creating a new dependency?

Morgan Ryan and Izzy Varela continue the weed gummies series with a conversation about THC, melatonin, sleep routines, and impaired driving. They break down the difference between deep sleep, REM sleep, and non-REM sleep, while discussing why falling asleep faster does not always mean sleeping better.

Morgan and Izzy also explore how THC gummies are being positioned as nighttime wellness products, why “deep sleep” has become such a powerful marketing promise, and how combining THC with melatonin can affect different systems in the body. This episode also looks at healthier ways to support natural sleep, including exercise, sunlight, eating earlier, reducing screen time, limiting caffeine, staying hydrated, and building a consistent nighttime routine.

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