Narcolepsy Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to individuals with narcolepsy and related sleep disorders. Our mission is to provide services to educate, advocate, support and improve awareness of this neurological sleep disorder.

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Our 2012 Conference is Sold Out!

Thank you to everyone who registered for this year’s conference, we look forward to seeing you in Cleveland this weekend.  It is going to be a fun and informative weekend! If you have not registered for the Saturday night dinner cruise aboard the Nautica Queen, but would like to attend, tickets are still available.  Contact [...]

Washington D.C. Area Gathering for Families with Kids and Teens with Narcolepsy

The Narcolepsy and Hypersomnia Support Group of the Greater Washington D.C. Area will be hosting a gathering for families of children and teens with narcolepsy on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 4pm.  Families of young people with narcolepsy are invited to share cooperative games, supportive conversation, and a potluck dinner.   Please contact Saraiah at [...]

2012 Public Awareness Award Winners Featured on YouTube

Our 2012 Public Awareness Award recipients Katy Scruton and Robby Roden are featured in this YouTube by filmmaker Chris Handoyo.  In the short documentary Katy and Robby discuss the struggles and benefits of being a both a couple and business partners who also both have narcolepsy.  We are very excited to present Katy and Robby [...]

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What is Narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is a medical disorder that impacts 1 in approximately 2,000 people in the United States of America. The disease is a sleep disorder, involving irregular patterns in Rapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep and significant disruptions of the normal sleep/wake cycle. While the cause of narcolepsy is not completely understood, current research points to a combination of genetic and environmental factors that influence the immune system. Read More