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What Can You Take for Sleep Long Term? Exploring Medications and Behavioral Therapy

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According to the CDC, over one-third of American adults report regularly getting less than the recommended amount of sleep. If you are wondering what can you take for sleep long term, it is important to know that many common sleep aids are not intended for extended use and carry risks of dependency and serious side effects. The best approach for chronic insomnia involves a combination of non-pharmacological strategies and, in some cases, specific medications with a safer long-term profile, all guided by a healthcare professional.