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Could alcohol / drug induce sleepwalking/talking?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Yes: Alcohol can induce sleep abnormalities including sleep walking and sleep talking.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/31/2014

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