Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder

A good night’s sleep often sets the stage for a positive day. But for the nearly quarter^[1] of American adults struggling with mental illness, a good night’s rest is often elusive^[2].

For patients with psychiatric conditions from addiction^[3] to mood disorders^[4] such as depression, disrupted sleep can often exacerbate symptoms and make it harder to stay on treatment.

Despite the important role circadian rhythms and sleep...

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