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Summary: Sleep deprivation is a chronic issue found among teenagers today. Researchers estimate that 25% of teens turn to medication in order to assist them in falling asleep. Some examples of these medicines include herbals, cold medication (NyQuil, Benadryl, etc.). The problematic aspect of taking these medicines is that they are supposed to help you sleep when you have a cold, not when you are healthy. Additionally, doctors typically differ in terms of viewpoints on this issue. Many of them don't bring the topic up with their patients, therefore leaving it unaddressed.
Connection: This connects to health class because sleep and a lack of sleep can lead to stress in a number of ways. Sleep deprivation can cause students to retain less information which can impact their future.
Question: What are the negative effects of taking sleep medicine unnecessarily?
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