Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Short Term Medication is Best for Treating Insomnia
A Canadian study, reported in the May 20 edition of the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that the short-term addition of the sleep medication, zolpidem (Ambien), coupled with cognitive behavioral therapy, helped more people overcome persistent insomnia.
But, the researchers found that in the long-term, CBT-alone is the most effective strategy. After six months, 68% of the CBT-alone group reported insomnia remission versus 42% of the combination group.
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