A long form lecture based on the Consciousness chapter of an Introduction to Psychology course. Subjects covered includes the purpose of sleep, sleep deprivation, sleep disorders, substance use disorders, and classes of drugs. 

Video Lecture with Captions and time stamps

Textbook: https://openstax.org/details/books/psychology-2e

Content Index:

Defining Consciousness 

Biological Rhythms (Circadian) 

melatonin  

Jet lag (sleep disturbances) 

Shift work 

Sleep deprivation 

Sleep needs chart by age 

Defining sleep (yeah there is a definition!)- Functions and benefits 

Insomnia 

Parasomnias 

Sleep apnea 

Narcolepsy 

Substance Use Disorders 

Categories of Drugs

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