Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder
- Written by Ryan Logan, Professor of Psychiatry, UMass Chan Medical School
Whether sleep disorders worsen addiction or addiction worsens sleep disorders is unclear.Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty ImagesA good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night’s rest is often elusive.
For patients with psychiatric...