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I'm addicted to sleeping pills at nite, how can i kick the habit?

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Real tough: You need to see a doctor who knows how to handle thus type of problem. I will substitute long acting sedatives with a stepped reduction and give non-controlled meds to help patients sleep.

Answered 11/2/2012

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