03.10.2022 - By Julie Foucher MD, MS
It probably comes as no surprise that alcohol has a negative impact on sleep quality, but why does something that seems to help you drift off actually turn out to be problematic?
Mike Stone, MD, shares two main reasons why alcohol and sleep don’t mix:
Alcohol disrupts normal sleep architecture, leading to nighttime waking and reduced sleep quality.
Alcohol suppresses REM sleep, which is critical for learning and memory.