Sleepless Americans Are Relying on Medicine and Pot to Doze Off

Nearly 13% of US adults are relying on medication, supplements or marijuana to help them sleep, a new federal study found, underscoring the potential need for new treatment options.

They are relying on prescription medication, over-the-counter drugs, supplements, marijuana or CBD to help fall or stay asleep, according to a survey by the National Center for Health Statistics. The survey, conducted in 2024, included results from more than 31,500 people who were asked about their use of sleep aids over the past month.

About 5% used prescription medication, nearly 6% took over-the-counter options or supplements, and almost 4% consumed ...