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Can I experience withdrawal with my sleeping aids?

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Can I experience withdrawal with my sleeping aids?

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Rely too much on sleeping aids to get you to Dreamland and you may find yourself staring at the ceiling when you stop taking them. Find out how to avoid rebound insomnia with sleep medicine expert Carol Ash, DO.

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