Alcohol is one of the first lines of defense people turn to when they have difficulty sleeping. This is greater than the number who had turned to over the counter sleep aids, and more than double the number who had used prescription medication. But there is a dark side to the relationship between alcohol and the night person.
Many people feel that they have no choice but to take a drink to fall asleep at night.
The fact is, in many circles, a so-called functional alcoholic is treated with more respect than someone who has trouble getting up in the morning. While it is quite true that alcohol can help a person fall asleep faster, especially those that have difficulty in falling asleep, we will learn that alcohol actually contributes to sleep problems, since it has a negative effect on the quality of sleep. Let's suppose that it's midnight and you are wide awake. In fact, it's your personal prime time. Being an otherwise normal person, you would like to spend time around other people.