Sleep Disturbance in Substance Use Disorders

sleep problems in substance use disorders: diagnosis and treatment

sleep disorders are common complains of patients under substance abuse treatment. diagnosis and treatment of such disorders require use of cutting-edge knowledge and proper training of the patients and their family. this article shortly discusses the 20 main points in diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders among substance users considering below aspects: a) diagnosis of sleep disorders amon...

Sleep Disturbance in Travelers

Substance-Related Sleep Disorders

The consumption of a wide variety of substances determines, through different mechanisms, the onset of sleep disturbances, which has a considerable impact on the neurobiology of sleep-wake circadian rhythm. Many substances are widely used and easy to find, such as alcohol, nicotine and caffeine and are frequently the cause of degradation in quality and quantity of sleep. Furthermore, substance ...

Attention deficit disorders and sleep/arousal disturbance.

Many children, adolescents, and adults with Attention Deficit Disorders report chronic difficulties with falling asleep, awakening and/or maintaining adequate daytime alertness. These problems may be due to a variety of factors, including environment, lifestyle, and psychiatric comorbidities. Impairments in sleep/arousal may also be related more directly to the underlying pathophysiology of ADD...

Sexual Risk Behaviors and Condom Use Barriers in Iranian Men with Substance Use Disorders

Background: We aimed to investigate risky sexual behaviors (RSBs) and condom use barriers in Iranian men with substance use disorders (SUDs).Methods: Of the total 1800 outpatient drug free (ODF) and methadone maintenance treatment program (MMTP) active centers in Tehran, Iran, six were selected to participate in the current study. Data were collected (n = 300 men) using three questionnaires inc...