1) Sleeping pills are widely advertised and prescribed, but long-term use can lead to addiction and negatively impact creativity by reducing REM sleep.
2) While initially effective for insomnia, sleeping pills stop working over time and people become desperate for more pills to sleep. Withdrawal from sleeping pills can also have dangerous side effects.
3) America's increased reliance on sleeping pills may be limiting creativity and problem-solving by reducing REM sleep, which is important for these functions. Famous artists and scientists have reported their creativity being stifled by sleeping pill use.