Sleepy Driving Awareness Day- August 1

American Sleep Association

Sleepy Driving Awareness Day

 

Sleepy Driving Awareness Day is sponsored by the American Sleep Association. On August 1, the ASA and its affiliates will be increasing awareness about the risks of sleepy driving.

Newstations and Sleep Professionals around the country will be providing life-saving information during Sleepy Driving Awareness Day .

 

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COMPLICATIONS of SLEEP DISORDERS
 

- Excessive daytime sleepiness
- Accidents from daytime sleepiness
- Increased risk of heart attack, strokes, and arrhythmias with sleep apnea
- Self injury with parasomnias and REM behavior disorder
- Decreased mental and physical ability



  Find Out More About Sleep Disorders

 
   

Talk to a Participating Member about Sleep Disorder Awareness Week

Popular Topics for Patients
- Sleep Apnea Info
- What is CPAP?
- Restless Legs
- Children and Sleep
- Narcolepsy
- Clinical Trials
- Ask the Sleep Doctor
 
- Insomnia Info
- Sleep Lab Directory
- Support Groups
- Night Terrors
- Periodic Leg Movements
- Calendar of Sleep Events
- What is Sleep?

 

Sleepy Driving Awareness Day is held on the first day of every August (2007 / 2008 / 2009 / 2010)