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Can you get a sleeping tablet that can be taken every night with out causing any dependency?
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Yes that is possible: Melatonin will be the safe way to go.
Answered 5/18/2018
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No: Taking anything every night becomes a habit. That is not to say that chemical dependency and medically significant addiction will occur. Nevertheless if you deviate from taking anything that was a habit for you, there is a danger that you'll have trouble sleeping. If you have serious sleeping problems, go to a sleep specialist or clinic where you'll get proper evaluation and often nonchemiical rx
Answered 1/3/2018
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