{"id":2387,"date":"2025-06-24T06:28:13","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:28:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/?p=2387"},"modified":"2025-06-30T20:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T20:29:08","slug":"why-cant-i-sleep-after-quitting-drugs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/why-cant-i-sleep-after-quitting-drugs\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Can&#8217;t I Sleep Normally After Quitting Drugs?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"2387\" class=\"elementor elementor-2387\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda858d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bda858d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8391b51 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8391b51\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re navigating early recovery, you&#8217;ve probably asked yourself: &#8220;Why can&#8217;t I sleep normally after quitting drugs?&#8221; It&#8217;s a frustrating question, and you&#8217;re not alone. Sleep disturbances are one of the most common withdrawal symptoms for those recovering from substance use disorders. While your body heals from drug abuse, it also has to recalibrate its ability to regulate rest, which can result in sleep problems ranging from trouble falling asleep to staying asleep or getting restful sleep.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3141017 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3141017\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5ac216d e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5ac216d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ae2779e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ae2779e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5136427 image-resize elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5136427\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/7-tips-for-dealing-with-insomnia-during-drug-detox.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2402\" alt=\"How To Deal With Insomnia During Substance Abuse\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-84b7eee e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"84b7eee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e16b29 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e16b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Role of Brain Chemistry &amp; Addiction<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0e50bc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0e50bc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drug abuse disrupts your brain chemistry, often altering neurotransmitters that control your sleep-wake cycle. Mood-altering chemicals like opioids, marijuana, or alcohol have sedative effects that artificially induce sleep. When you stop using them, your body loses that crutch and struggles to adjust. This often leads to sleep latency (difficulty falling asleep) and fragmented sleep during early stages of recovery.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cde1ff8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"cde1ff8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c8d490a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c8d490a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body&#8217;s internal clock, or circadian rhythm, can also be thrown off balance. Chronic users often experience disordered sleep patterns and irregular sleep routines. Even though the drug and <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/substance-abuse-treatment\">substance abuse<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has stopped, your body continues to operate in that disrupted rhythm, causing poor sleep quality.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f87c980 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f87c980\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Withdrawal Insomnia: A Common Withdrawal Symptom<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e64552d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e64552d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most frequent sleep difficulties post-drug use is withdrawal insomnia. This form of chronic insomnia is characterized by both difficulty falling and staying asleep. It tends to hit hardest in the early recovery period. Even if you feel exhausted, your brain may still be firing at heightened levels, making sleep feel almost impossible.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can also be compounded by symptoms like anxiety, depression, and general restlessness, which are common during withdrawal. As the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) notes, insomnia is a major risk factor for relapse, making sleep recovery an essential part of the addiction recovery process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also remember, you don\u2019t have to do it alone. Our <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/mental-health-services\">mental health services<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Johnson City are here for you if you feel overwhelmed or stuck, or just need professional medical help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83ae73e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"83ae73e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-150b8d4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"150b8d4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0078d32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0078d32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-547386d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"547386d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Sleep Deprivation Affects Recovery\n\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4380f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4380f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep deprivation can have a devastating effect on your physical and mental health. Without restorative sleep, your body doesn&#8217;t have the chance to repair and rebuild. That means lower immune function, higher irritability, and poor cognitive performance. It becomes a vicious cycle: poor sleep leads to stress, and stress makes it even harder to sleep.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e55ac0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e55ac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b0f3c9 image-resize-11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5b0f3c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/how-to-sleep-during-drug-withdrawal.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2700\" alt=\"Insomnia After Quitting Alcohol: How Long Do Sleep Issues\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65d6522 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65d6522\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df1475e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df1475e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, not getting enough REM sleep or slow wave sleep (deep sleep) reduces your ability to process emotions and manage cravings, increasing your risk of relapse. Good sleep efficiency isn&#8217;t just about feeling rested; it\u2019s critical for long-term recovery.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3032ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3032ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Sleep Disorders in Recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd5f69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bd5f69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, sleep issues in recovery aren\u2019t just due to withdrawal. You may be dealing with other sleep disorders like sleep apnea or circadian rhythm disorders that were previously masked by substance use. These conditions can continue to disrupt sleep even after your body has detoxed.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re constantly waking up during the night, experiencing excessive daytime sleepiness, or still feeling groggy after what should be a full night&#8217;s rest, it&#8217;s worth getting evaluated for sleep apnea or other sleep abnormalities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e569b7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1e569b7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Improve Sleep in Early Recovery<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7b2717 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7b2717\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Struggling with sleep after quitting drugs? Here\u2019s how to rest better during early recovery.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c2f23d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c2f23d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">1. Establish a Regular Sleep Schedule<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-daff10c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"daff10c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to support your body&#8217;s internal clock is to go to bed and wake up at the same time each day. Consistency helps reset your circadian rhythm and improves sleep onset.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96cfea8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96cfea8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2. Develop Healthy Sleep Habits\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a2b938 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a2b938\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These include reducing screen time before bed, avoiding caffeine and nicotine in the evening, and limiting daytime napping. Practicing healthy sleep habits encourages better sleep and helps in regulating your sleep cycle.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37ac440 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37ac440\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">3. Create a Relaxing Bedtime Routine\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-198e618 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"198e618\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A relaxing nighttime routine can signal your brain that it\u2019s time to wind down. This might include a warm bath, deep breathing exercises, or reading a book. 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Try Relaxation Techniques\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b7735b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b7735b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation can calm your nervous system and ease the transition into sleep. These are especially helpful for those who struggle with anxiety or racing thoughts at bedtime.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b1061b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b1061b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">5. Avoid Sleep Medication Without Guidance<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c1490db elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c1490db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people turn to over-the-counter sleep aids or prescription sleep medication out of desperation. However, these can be risky, especially if you have a history of substance abuse. Always consult a provider trained in <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/medication-assisted-treatment\">medication-assisted treatment<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before using any sleep aid.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7790321 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7790321\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">6. Exercise Regularly<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8661cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e8661cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical activity, when done earlier in the day, can help reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. Just avoid intense workouts close to bedtime, as they may have the opposite effect.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc54336 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cc54336\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span id=\"docs-internal-guid-799d22cb-7fff-7f7b-0cec-b7083e35306d\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;background-color: transparent;vertical-align: baseline\">7. Watch Your Light Exposure<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8724a66 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8724a66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light exposure plays a huge role in regulating sleep-wake cycles. Get natural sunlight during the day and dim the lights in the evening to promote melatonin production, which aids sleep.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3d8fa8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d3d8fa8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-115a74b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"115a74b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4747b70 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4747b70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99955c9 image-resize-10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"99955c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/why-can-t-i-sleep-during-drug-detox.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2404\" alt=\"Withdrawal Insomnia: How To Sleep During Withdrawals\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bc956b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0bc956b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bd4bd0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5bd4bd0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When to Seek Professional Help<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd8da13 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fd8da13\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve tried the above and are still having trouble sleeping, don\u2019t hesitate to reach out for professional support. Mental health services and addiction recovery <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/clinical-services\">clinical services<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help evaluate if you&#8217;re dealing with withdrawal insomnia, chronic insomnia, or another underlying issue.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc0736a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fc0736a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40b6984 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40b6984\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working with a sleep specialist or addiction recovery professional can provide tailored solutions. Sometimes even simple adjustments\u2014like changing your sleep routine or incorporating relaxation techniques\u2014can have a significant impact.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86e92bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86e92bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rebuilding Sleep Takes Time\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1924202 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1924202\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the hardest truths to accept during recovery is that improved sleep doesn\u2019t happen overnight. It may take weeks or even months for your body to return to normal sleep patterns. This is especially true if you\u2019ve been using it for extended periods.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The early stages of sobriety are often filled with frustration and discomfort, but keep in mind that the brain is healing. With persistence, support, and patience, better sleep\u2014and better overall health\u2014are within reach.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a35c2c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9a35c2c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f42462 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f42462\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf02b95 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bf02b95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7953064 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7953064\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65fca7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"65fca7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asking, &#8220;Why can&#8217;t I sleep normally after quitting drugs?&#8221; is not only common but incredibly important. Sleep problems can undermine your recovery efforts if left unaddressed. From withdrawal insomnia to disrupted circadian rhythms, the road to restful sleep is rarely smooth, but it is possible.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if you\u2019re experiencing difficulty falling asleep, fragmented sleep, or just poor sleep quality in general, remember: you\u2019re not alone. There are resources, treatments, and techniques designed to help you regain control of your sleep and your life.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-614f183 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"614f183\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-356d880 image-resize-10 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"356d880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1886\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/do-recovering-drug-addicts-sleep-a-lot-scaled-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-2698\" alt=\"Connection Between Sleep And Substance Misuse\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03a0ded e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"03a0ded\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5f1949 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5f1949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re in Tennessee and dealing with substance abuse or early recovery, consider reaching out to a mental health services provider or addiction medicine specialist. Recovery is about more than just quitting drugs\u2014it\u2019s about reclaiming your ability to live, rest, and thrive.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60eae1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60eae1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Call Dragonfly Medical to Restore Healthy Sleep<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dae7aac elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dae7aac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t have to do this alone. At <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/\">Dragonfly Medical and Behavioral Health<\/a><\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we understand how deeply substance use impacts the body and mind. That\u2019s why we integrate sleep restoration guidance into our addiction recovery programs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter if you\u2019re just starting out or looking to improve your healthy habits, we\u2019re here to support you with:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0289b92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0289b92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"list-style\"><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clinical services<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nursing care<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/certified-peer-recovery-specialist-services\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Peer recovery programs<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dragonflymedicalandbehavioralhealth.com\/group-support\">Group support<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a5faf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a5faf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Give yourself the tools you need to heal\u2014inside and out. Call or text Dragonfly Medical today at <strong><a href=\"tel:4235889978\">423-588-9978<\/a><\/strong> to start your journey toward better health. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re navigating early recovery, you&#8217;ve probably asked yourself: &#8220;Why can&#8217;t I sleep normally after quitting drugs?&#8221; It&#8217;s a frustrating question, and you&#8217;re not alone. Sleep disturbances are one of the most common withdrawal symptoms for those recovering from substance use disorders. 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