Insights on Insomnia: Diagnosis and Treatment

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Bruce Corser (Medical Director, Sleep Management Institute, Cincinnati, OH) describes how he approaches diagnosing and treating insomnia. He discusses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as common medications, such as over the counter options, benzodiazepines, non-benzodiazepines among others, to consider with your patients.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Damon Raskin (Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, Pacific Palisades, Ca) discusses the different types of insomnia, including sleep onset and sleep maintenance insomnia. Dr. Raskin also highlights how age can affect what type of insomnia your patients might be experiencing, as well as treatment goals and examples.

On behalf of Pernix Therapeutics, Dr. Bruce Corser (Medical Director, Sleep Management Institute, Cincinnati, OH) provides an overview of one of the most common sleep disorders, insomnia. Dr. Corser also explains how poor sleep can affect a person’s mood, physical health, work and safety.