Worksheet
Explains how poor sleep undermines physical and emotional health in recovery, with practical steps clients can take to get sleep back on track.
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The lesson “Sleep Problems in Addiction” explores how sleep issues can negatively affect both physical and emotional health, particularly for individuals with substance use disorders. It highlights how substances such as alcohol and drugs can disrupt sleep patterns, leading to insomnia, fatigue, and an overall decrease in sleep quality. The material also provides practical strategies for improving sleep, including establishing regular sleep routines, limiting electronic use before bedtime, and avoiding stimulants like caffeine and nicotine. Effective treatment may involve non-addictive medications and relaxation techniques to support better sleep during recovery.
Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of recovery, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.
How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.
