The Henry Ford Sleep Center works around the clock to diagnose and treat a variety of sleep disorders that can contribute to drowsy driving.
Sleeplessness can impair driving as much as alcohol, and drowsy driving is often the cause of serious traffic accidents. When it comes to staying awake behind the wheel, many common remedies - rolling down the windows, turning up the radio, or chewing gum - don't work. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that more than 100,000 crashes each year are the result of drowsy driving.
A dangerous consequence afternoon or midnight shift workers face is drowsy driving and sleepiness behind the wheel. The late night and early morning drive times are the most hazardous, with the majority of accidents occurring between midnight and 6 a.m. when the body's natural sleep-wake cycle makes us sleepy.
Sleep Disorders Center Henry Ford operates one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive sleep centers ...
Process to be Seen by a Sleep Specialist The following steps should be taken to be seen by a sleep specialist ...
Drowsy Driving Get help at the Henry Ford Sleep Disorders Center ...
Founded in 1978 and located in Detroit Michigan, we are one of the oldest sleep centers in the nation and are considered among the leading sleep laboratories in the world. We consistently rank as one of the nation's top research facilities for the scientific study of sleep. We have extensive experience and knowledge in sleep research, and we treat more than 1,200 patients per year.
