Videos - Sleeping pills – Z drugs

Learn about how sleeping pills work, the potential risks of developing a dependence, ways to withdraw and other strategies to deal with sleep problems.

The role of sleeping tablets (z-drugs)

How sleeping tablets work (z drugs)

Types of sleeping tablets

Potential risks and side-effects of using sleeping tablets (z-drugs)

Tolerance and dependence on sleeping tablets (z-drugs)

Recognising medication dependence (z-drugs)

Withdrawal from sleeping tablets (z-drugs)

Seeking help for dependence on sleeping tablets (z-drugs)

The benefits of coming off sleeping tablets (z-drugs)

Coming off sleeping tablets safely (z-drugs)

Treatment options for long-term insomnia

Getting good sleep

Signs of sleep problems

Talking to your GP about sleep problems

CBT for Insomnia Explained

Stimulus control in CBT-I

Sleep efficiency in CBT-I