What happens if I take a sleeping aid for too long?
What happens if I take a sleeping aid for too long?
If you take a sleep aid for too long, habituation can occur, which causes your body to build a tolerance and it won't be as effective. Michael Breus, PhD, discuss why sleeping pills should not be taken long-term.
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