The nature of the problem, what causes it, and how it may be controlled are discussed. In spite of its prevalence, narcolepsy remains largely misunderstood. It's characterised by excessive daytime drowsiness that may negatively impact academic performance, productivity at work, relationships with friends and family, and even the likelihood of getting into a major car accident. Although narcolepsy is relatively uncommon, it nonetheless affects hundreds of thousands of children and adults in the United States. Patients and their loved ones might be more equipped to deal with the effects of narcolepsy if they have a firm grasp of the disorder's…