Is All Drug Addiction Bad? What Is Wrong With Being Addicted to Sleeping Pills?

Question by thetigersnameistony: Is all drug addiction bad? What is wrong with being addicted to sleeping pills?
I have been addicted to sleeping pills for a while (probably years.) They are over the counter. I take them only at night to sleep…it’s not like they are disturbing my life in any way.

I actually don’t know if I am addicted because I have not tried to fall asleep without them and once recently I actually fell asleep without them and slept through the night. I just love the sleep I get using them and hate “trying” to fall asleep. I could sit up all night easily without them. With them I just fall into sleep and I love that.

What is the big deal? This is my secret shame, because I know the idea of addiction is negative, but is this something to be concerned about.

Best answer:

Answer by longview (For Da Ben Dan)
OTC sleeping pills never worked for me at all. It is impossible for me to imagine someone being addicted to them.

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