Insomnia is five times more likely to occur in a person during substance abuse recovery than any other time, according to research conducted by the Journal of Addiction Medicine.
Sleeping disorders are a withdrawal symptom for people recovering from drug abuse involving substances such as alcohol, opioids and cannabis. Recovery from addiction to these drugs can affect a person’s sleeping patterns for extended periods.
When using drugs, the body’s sleeping pattern is affected. When you stop using these drugs, the body starts to change its normal functions to adjust to a regular sleep rhythm. This adjustment, in turn, disrupts your sleeping patterns.