Neurochemical and Neuropharmacological Aspects of Circadian Disruptions: An Introduction to Asynchronization

• Published in: Current neuropharmacology Vol. 9; no. 2; pp. 330 - 341
• Main Author: Kohyama, Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United Arab Emirates Bentham Science Publishers Ltd 01.06.2011
• Subjects: Melatonin; serotonin; social jet lag; circadian rhythm; sleep hygiene; singularity; desynchronization

Circadian disruptions are common in modern society, and there is an urgent need for effective treatment strategies. According to standard diagnostic criteria, most adolescents showing both insomnia and daytime sleepiness are diagnosed as having behavioral-induced sleep efficiency syndrome resulting...