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Some welcomed news for patients with chronic insomnia: there may finally be a drug that helps their condition without leading to abuse or cognitive problems. Some of the drugs usually used to treat insomnia (benzodiazepine receptor agonists) can lead to a risk for abuse especially if the patient has a history of substance abuse

   

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