According to sleepfoundation.org, experts do not recommend using alcohol as a sleep aid. While many people report that alcohol helps them fall asleep, it ultimately compromises sleep quality and quantity by causing sleep disruptions later in the night. Moreover, heavy drinking and alcohol dependence are both associated with difficulty falling asleep.
Is a Nightcap Before Bed Still Okay?
While drinking alcohol before bedtime may help you feel relaxed and sleepy, enjoying a nightcap puts you at risk of experiencing repeated wakings and low-quality sleep later in the night.
Will a Small Amount of Alcohol Affect My Sleep?
The more alcohol your drink and the closer you drink it to bedtime, the stronger its effects will be. Depending on how your body metabolizes alcohol, consuming a small amount may or may not lead to sleep disruptions.
Damn - I been sleeping well for the better part of 50 years, and just about the only time I EVER didn't have at least one beer before bed, I think, was in boot camp. Besides, if you don't drink before bedtime, how ya gonna get up to pee three times during the night?
Wonder what they say about edibles?
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