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Tag: insomnia

Scots are drugging themselves to sleep

Scots are drugging themselves to sleep

DEPRESSED and anxious Scots say they are medicating themselves to sleep – and over a quarter say they have had to see their doctor about the problem. More than two in five (44%) Scots say they have used medication or alcohol to get to sleep. Continue reading Scots are drugging themselves to sleep

Posted on 14/11/201815/11/2018Author davepickeringCategories North Edinburgh NewsTags debt, insomnia, sleep deprivation
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