About this episode
Sleep physician Dr Dev Banerjee returns for his second episode to discuss one of the newest treatments for sleep disorders: CBD, commonly known as medical cannabis.
We explore the rationale for using CBD, the difference between CBD and THC, how cannabinoids act on the nervous system and which sleep problems they help most. We compare it with benzodiazepines and other sedatives, and cover dosing, safety, driving and legal considerations, the stigma around cannabis in medicine, and how it can be prescribed legally in Australia under expert medical supervision.
What you'll learn
- The difference between CBD and THC
- Why anxiety and hyperarousal drive insomnia
- How cannabinoids compare with sedatives
- How medical cannabis is prescribed in Australia
Topics
- Wellbeing and longevity
- Sleep
- Medical cannabis
- Australia
Full transcript
The full transcript for this episode is coming soon.