Alcohol Dependence and Its Relationship With Insomnia and Other Sleep Disorders.

ABSTRACT: Sleep-related complaints are widely prevalent in those with alcohol dependence (AD). AD is associated not only with insomnia, but also with multiple sleep-related disorders as a growing body of literature has demonstrated. This article will review the various aspects of insomnia associated with AD. In addition, the association of AD with other sleep-related disorders will be briefly reviewed. The association of AD with insomnia is bidirectional in nature. The etiopathogenesis of insomnia has demonstrated multiple associations and is an active focus of research. Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia is showing promise as an optimal intervention. In addition, AD may be associated with circadian abnormalities, short sleep duration, obstructive sleep apnea, and sleep-related

SUBMITTER: Chakravorty S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7486899 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature