Sleep deprivation as reached epidemic proportions in a culture in which the pressure to stay busy has become a driving force. This may manifest as a temporary condition or become serious and chronic, such as sleep apnea or insomnia. Solutions abound, everything from natural remedies to curious devices to pharmaceuticals to meditation. For Mitch Myerson, attacking the problem through a variety of natural strategies has proven successful, and these strategies form the basis for his Drifting Off to Sleep.Drifting Off to Sleep is designed to create the proper ambience for a gentle and restful sleep. Combining the soothing sounds of synthesized and acoustic music delicately layered over a bed of digitally recorded sounds from nature, this tape encourages listeners to let go of the day's worries. Side A begins with an imagery exercise that quietly enhances a relaxing mood, replacing physical and mental tension with the ideal mindset for floating into a soothing sleep. Side B combines soft music and nature sounds that create the perfect backdrop for winding down, meditating, or easing into sleep.