Tag Archives: Aids

Using headphones with hearing aids

Thanks to recent advancements in hearing device technology, millions of people with hearing loss are able to hear their favorite sounds and enjoy conversing with their favorite people. One perk this new technology affords users is compatibility with other personal electronic devices, such as smartphones and televisions. Sometimes, as in the case of headphones and… Read More »

Sleeping Aids

by Jennifer Wiggins The most common prescription Sleeping aids approved for use in treating insomnia are as follows: benzodiazepines (such as temazepam, estazolam,and others); the newer, non-benzodiasepines (such as zolpidem [Ambien,Ambien CR], Zaleplon [Sonatal], and eszopiclone [Lunesta]; and the melatonin receptor agonist ramelteon (Rozerem). These three Sleeping aids work best when the individuals who are… Read More »

Addiction to Sleep Aids and Sleep Medications

Addiction to sleep aids and insomnia medication abuse is a rapidly growing problem in the United States that is especially troubling considering reports of bizarre and dangerous behavior exhibited by people under the effects of these drugs. Sleep aids include drugs like Ambien, Lunesta, Tylenol PM and even Benadryl. These drugs work as hypnotics that… Read More »