New AASM survey data shows men and younger adults are most likely to report better sleep with marijuana use.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways:
- Perceived Sleep Benefit: One-third of adults report that marijuana helps them sleep slightly or significantly better, according to new survey data.
- Demographic Trends: Men and adults aged 25 to 44 are the demographic groups most likely to report that marijuana use improves their sleep quality.
- Usage Rates: While younger populations report higher benefits, 47% of the total population and 76% of those aged 65 and older do not use marijuana for sleep.
One-third of adults in the US report that using marijuana helps them sleep slightly or significantly better, according to the 2025 Sleep Prioritization Survey [PDF] commissioned by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM).
The findings are based on an online survey of 2,007 adults conducted between June 5 and June 13, 2025. The results highlight significant differences in how marijuana use impacts sleep across various demographic groups, including gender and age.
| Overall Results | Total 2,007 |
|---|---|
| No impact | 11% |
| Sleep significantly worse | 4% |
| Sleep slightly worse | 4% |
| Sleep slightly better | 15% |
| Sleep significantly better | 18% |
| I don’t this | 47% |
According to the data, men are more likely than women to report that marijuana use improves their sleep. Specifically, 39% of men said the substance helps them sleep better, compared to 28% of women. The survey also found that 55% of women do not use marijuana, while 39% of men reported non-use.
Age played a major role in the survey results. Adults aged 25 to 34 and 35 to 44 were the most likely to report benefits, with 45% in these groups stating that marijuana helps them sleep slightly or significantly better. In contrast, older adults reported much lower usage rates. Only 12% of those aged 65 and older reported improved sleep from marijuana, and 76% of respondents in this age group said they do not use the substance.
While a third of respondents saw benefits, other participants reported negative or neutral impacts. Approximately 11% of adults said marijuana use has no impact on their sleep, while 8% reported that it makes their sleep slightly or significantly worse.
“While many states now allow the recreational and medical use of marijuana, its impact on sleep is multi-faceted,” said AASM past president Dr. Kannan Ramar. “Use of marijuana and other cannabis products is also associated with several clinical concerns, including increased risks of daytime sleepiness, impaired driving performance, physical dependence, and withdrawal symptoms such as sleep disruption.”
A recent data analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that some people are regularly taking marijuana for insomnia. The CDC found that 3.7% of adults in the U.S. used marijuana or another cannabis product most days or every day in the past 30 days to help them fall or stay asleep.
