Insomnia is a common condition in primary care, significantly impacting patients' quality of life and presenting with a multitude of associated comorbidities. Effective management requires a thorough understanding of its etiology, assessment methods, and non-pharmacological treatment strategies as well as pharmaceutical treatment options. This workshop will introduce general principles for treating insomnia in adults, emphasizing understanding, benefits and disadvantages of each method.• Understand the etiology and assessment of insomnia in adults. • Learn evidence-based non-pharmacological treatment strategies. • Categorize and critically evaluate pharmacological options. • Learn which medication is the best choice for which patient. • Engage in collaborative discussions to clarify uncertainties about specific drugs.The workshop will combine short theoretical presentations with interactive group discussions. Participants will be asked to contribute treatment substances that they use in their home country and categorize them. Together as a workshop group the different categories of medications will be evaluated including their indications, contraindications, and adverse effects. Special focus will be given to discussing unknown or less common drugs and non-pharmacological approaches. Treatment substances in sleep medication will be classified into the following categories: Over-the-counter drugs (plant-based drugs, Melatonin, etc.) Benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-like drugs (Z-drugs) Antidepressants Antipsychotics Histamine receptor antagonists Other drugs (for example orexin-receptor-antagonists, etc.)   Workshop Schedule: 1) Overview of general principles for treating insomnia in adults 2) Participants collect and categorize medications commonly used for insomnia. 3) The presenter of each category presents indications, contraindications, adverse reactions and answers the question for which patient this group of substances is a suitable choice.By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to select the most appropriate sleep medication for different patient profiles.Mastering the use of sleep medication is a crucial competence for family doctors. Engaging in international exchanges about diverse treatment strategies can broaden perspectives and enhance clinical practice.