Normal sleep takes up a large amount of time in a fast-paced world. CNN reports more than 40 million Americans get less sleep than they need. At no place is this a more relevant topic than on college campuses, said Art Rathbun, counselor at University Counseling Services.
Students can lose sleep partying, studying or both.
Kurt Thompson, sophomore in architecture, is one student who loses sleep because of schoolwork. Thompson said he got 10 hours of sleep the week before spring break, and that was only because he fell asleep while working at studio. Last year, a lot of students were using Vivarin because of all the free samples from the thing at the Union, but not so much this year. Some students choose medication that cannot be prescribed by doctors for insomnia, such as crystal methamphetamine. Arck said the effects of these stimulants vary depending on quantity, quality and other extenuating circumstances.