Alcohol has been used as a "sleep promoting chemical" for years.
However, studies have shown conclusively that although one or two drinks can help people fall asleep more quickly at first, doing so causes considerable sleep disruption throughout the night, leading to day-time fatigue and sleepiness. Though they fall asleep more quickly, even slightly inebriated people tend to wake up frequently afterward: trips to the bathroom, acid reflux, and dehydration, along with neurological symptoms such as suppression of the dreaming stage, and neuropathy (nerve pain) are among the many alcohol-induced disruptors of good sleep.
So what is a tip for good sleep? Have your last drink for the night 3-4 hours before going to bed. Sleep Well, Los Angeles!
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