UA Psychologists Begin $2.7 Million Sleep Disorder Research Project

By Linda Hill

Counting sheep as a way to doze off may be a cliché, but statistics show that millions of Americans suffer from insomnia and struggle to get a good night’s sleep.

Sleep disorder researchers at The University of Alabama say that having insomnia does not mean you must rely on sleeping pills. They are beginning the Sleep Research Project aimed at helping people end their dependence on sleeping pills. The five-year treatment study is funded with a $2.7 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

This research project is designed to help people who are dependent or addicted to sleep medication and want to stop using the pills. Information gained from the long-term study could possibly help anyone who has ever suffered a sleepless night.

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