Study identifies new links between REM sleep disturbances and drug relapse

Relapse presents a major barrier to recovery from substance use disorders — when people begin taking drugs such as cocaine again after a period of abstinence. Sleep disruptions have long been associated with drug withdrawal and relapse. Now, a new study provides a more detailed picture of recovery-related sleep that could lead to insights for better recovery treatments.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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