Insomnia and Regulation of Sleep-Wake Cycle With Drugs Among Adolescent Risky Drinkers

Conclusions:Insomnia was commonly reported in this community sample of adolescents characterized as engaging in risky drinking. Those with symptoms of insomnia appeared to be managing their sleep-related symptoms through alcohol and other drug use, which may have further exacerbated their sleep issues.Citation:Lam T, Ogeil RP, Allsop S, Chikritzhs T, Fischer J, Midford R, Gilmore W, Lenton S, Liang W, Lloyd B, Aiken A, Mattick R, Burns L, Lubman DI. Insomnia and regulation of sleep-wake cycle with drugs among adolescent risky drinkers.J Clin Sleep Med. 2018;14(9):1529–1537.
Source: Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine : JCSM - Category: Sleep Medicine Source Type: research