Abstract
Insomnia related to substance abuse, or substance-induced sleep disorder, refers to significant sleep difficulty that is directly associated with active use of or abstinence from a substance. There are numerous prescription and illicit substances that, when abused, can lead to insomnia. This article discusses the substances most commonly implicated in sleep disturbance, including their mechanistic and physiologic effects on sleep, according to the most recent literature. It also highlights potential treatment options for patients with insomnia related to substance abuse.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms |
Subtitle of host publication | Volume 1-6, Second Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Pages | 87-100 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323910941 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Alcohol
- Benzodiazepine receptor agonists
- Benzodiazepines
- Cannabis
- Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia
- GABA
- Insomnia
- Opioids
- Orexins
- Sedative-hypnotics
- Sleep
- Stimulants
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Neuroscience