Many of us reach for medication to help us fall asleep. With numerous over-the-counter (OTC) options available, it’s tempting to pop a pill if you’re tossing and turning at night. But is it safe to take these drugs and supplements for weeks at a time? Best Life asked Shawn Patrick Griffin, PharmD, an assistant clinical professor at the University of California, Irvine, to weigh in on what happens to our bodies when we take sleep aids for a month. Read on to find out what he (and other healthcare professionals) had to say.

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