Are sleeping pills addictive?

Can you become addicted to sleeping pills (Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata, etc.)?

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Many people struggle with sleeping pill addiction.

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Sleeping pills, like Ambien and Lunesta, are available by prescription only.

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Ambien is the most common sleeping medication prescribed in the US.

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0	Yes, sleeping pills are addictive. Many people rely on sleeping medication to get them to bed; without pills, sleep is impossible. link answered 06 Jun '12, 14:30 iKnew 300 accept rate: 4%

0	Yes, and many of those addicted "need" them for more than just sleep. Eventually, many people need sleeping pills just to appear normal! link answered 06 Jun '12, 18:33 Jack ♦ 776 accept rate: 3%

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Asked: 10 Apr '12, 12:00

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Last updated: 06 Jun '12, 18:33