Sleep aids are not intended for long-term use; when you take them for too long, you can become dependent or develop a tolerance that makes you take more. Watch as Nina Singh Radcliff, MD, explains why sleep aids should only be taken short term.
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. Watch sleep expert Michael Breus, PhD, discuss why sleeping pills should not be taken long-term for sleep issues.
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