What are the risks of taking prescription sleeping pills?
What are the risks of taking prescription sleeping pills?
The risks of taking prescription sleeping pills include taking them for too long, taking the wrong dose and not leaving enough time to sleep, which could lead to dangerous consequences. Watch as sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, explains these risks.
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