Smoking Linked To Sleep Disturbances

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Smoking Linked To Sleep Disturbances - 04-02-2008, 04:10 PM

Cigarette smokers are four times as likely as nonsmokers to report feeling unrested after a night's sleep. Smokers also spend less time in deep sleep and more time in light sleep than nonsmokers. Researchers speculate that the stimulating effects of nicotine could cause smokers to experience nicotine withdrawal each night, which may contribute to disturbances in sleep.

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