This proposal will assess risks for transition from therapeutic hypnotic use to abuse in people with insomnia. The investigators will study a hypothesized at-risk sub-population, insomniacs with hyperarousal, and compare two hypnotics, a drug with mood effects, eszopiclone, versus one without mood effects, zolpidem.
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Total Number of Capsules Taken During Discontinuation From Either Active Drug vs Placebo Over a Two Week Period
Timeframe: total number of capsules chosen in week 1 and week 2 of the discontinuation period