Sleep Theories

There are many reasons that we need to sleep.  It is a restorative process that helps us function.  Suppose that a new “miracle pill” allows a person to function with only one hour of sleep per night.  However, because a night’s sleep is so short, a person who takes the pill will never dream again.  Knowing what you do about the functions of sleep and dreaming, what would be some advantages and drawbacks of such a pill from a personal standpoint?  Would you take such a pill?  You should offer at least one citation to support your work.