You are having trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep at night and you are wondering if you should try some sleeping pills that you have seen advertised. What would the experts tell you about sleeping pills?

a. ?They may help you sleep, but they can also cause cancer, so they should be avoided.
b. ?They can disrupt your REM sleep, so they should be avoided.
c. ?They will help you relax, so you should try them.
d. ?They facilitate your natural sleep cycle, so you should try them.


ANSWER:
b

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