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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
imageWhether sleep disorders worsen addiction or addiction worsens sleep disorders is unclear.Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty Images

A 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.

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