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'''Sleepiness''' can be described as an increased ~~desire~~ to sleep and ~~a decreased propensity~~ to stay ~~conscious~~ without feeling ~~tired~~. ~~It is contrasted with~~ [[sedation]] ~~in that it~~ does not decrease physical energy levels but instead ~~increases the~~ propensity of tired, clouded, and sleep-prone behavior. This ~~effect leads to~~ decreased ~~levels of~~ motivation ~~and drive~~ to perform tasks ~~due to an~~ increase in one's desire to sleep. Prolonged exposure without appropriate rest can lead to [[cognitive fatigue]].

'''Sleepiness''' can be described as an increased urge to sleep and growing inability to stay awake without feeling a decrease in one's physical energy levels. Unlike [[sedation]], this effect does not necessarily decrease physical energy levels but instead decreases [[wakefulness]], resulting in a propensity for tired, clouded, and sleep-prone behavior. This can lead into a decreased motivation to perform tasks, as the increase in one's desire to sleep begins to outweigh other considerations. Prolonged exposure without appropriate rest can lead to [[cognitive fatigue]] and a range of other cognitive suppressions.

Drugs with this specific mode of action include [[melatonin]] and [[DPH]]. They are collectively referred to as [[hypnotic]]s, the opposite of [[eugeroic]]s.

Drugs with this specific mode of action include [[melatonin]], [[cannabinoids]] and [[DPH]]. They are collectively referred to as [[hypnotic]]s, the opposite of [[eugeroic]]s.

===Psychoactive substances===

Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include:

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-'''Sleepiness''' can be described as an increased desire to sleep and a decreased propensity to stay conscious without feeling tired. It is contrasted with [[sedation]] in that it does not decrease physical energy levels but instead increases the propensity of tired, clouded, and sleep-prone behavior. This effect leads to decreased levels of motivation and drive to perform tasks due to an increase in one's desire to sleep. Prolonged exposure without appropriate rest can lead to [[cognitive fatigue]].
+'''Sleepiness''' can be described as an increased urge to sleep and growing inability to stay awake without feeling a decrease in one's physical energy levels. Unlike [[sedation]], this effect does not necessarily decrease physical energy levels but instead decreases [[wakefulness]], resulting in a propensity for tired, clouded, and sleep-prone behavior. This can lead into a decreased motivation to perform tasks, as the increase in one's desire to sleep begins to outweigh other considerations. Prolonged exposure without appropriate rest can lead to [[cognitive fatigue]] and a range of other cognitive suppressions.
-Drugs with this specific mode of action include [[melatonin]] and [[DPH]]. They are collectively referred to as [[hypnotic]]s, the opposite of [[eugeroic]]s.
+Drugs with this specific mode of action include [[melatonin]], [[cannabinoids]] and [[DPH]]. They are collectively referred to as [[hypnotic]]s, the opposite of [[eugeroic]]s.
 ===Psychoactive substances===
 Compounds within our [[psychoactive substance index]] which may cause this effect include: