Sleep is one of the most vital aspects of our health. Studies have found that poor sleep can affect weight, mood, immune function, and concentration, among other health facets. Needless to say, when you mess with your sleep, you’re messing with your whole being.
Alcohol has long been known as a contributing factor to poor sleep. As a central nervous system depressant, alcohol slows down your brain activity, altering your mood, self-control, and physical control. Those depressant properties also help you fall asleep faster.
Unfortunately, that sleep quickly wears off when your body starts trying to rid itself of alcohol. Once your body decides it’s had quite enough of the booze, all those sedative properties go out the window, causing you to wake up halfway through your slumber.