Dr. Ranji Varghese, a medical director at the Minnesota Regional Sleep Disorders Center and a psychiatrist, discusses the fascinating world of sleep and sleeping pills. He shares his journey into sleep medicine, emphasizing the complexities of diagnosing sleep disorders. Dr. Varghese breaks down how prescription medications work on neurotransmitters and the two main classes of sleep aids, benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines. He highlights the risks of dependency and alarming side effects, including complex sleep behaviors, urging a careful approach to treatment.