Drinkaware Responds To DH Survey About The Link Between Alcohol And Sleep Problems

Main Category: Alcohol / Addiction / Illegal Drugs
Also Included In: Sleep / Sleep Disorders / Insomnia
Article Date: 20 Aug 2009 - 1:00 PDT

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Responding to research from the Department of Health which shows more than half of drinkers are unaware of the link between alcohol and sleep problems, Chris Sorek, Chief Executive of Drinkaware, says:

"Some people are wrongly under the illusion that a heavy night's drinking will mean a good night's sleep.

"People might fall into a deep sleep even after a few drinks, but they will often wake earlier than normal or feeling less rested. Too much alcohol before bed can also mean that if you do wake up early, you're unlikely to be able to get back to sleep.

"People should be aware that alcohol affects quality of sleep - which can make the 'morning after' feeling even more unbearable because of tiredness.

"To get the best 40 winks possible, it's a good idea to keep within the daily unit guidelines and avoid drinking too close to bedtime. That way you can give your body a chance to metabolise the alcohol before sleeping and wake in the morning feeling refreshed. People can keep track of how much they're drinking with the Drinkaware unit calculator by visiting http://www.drinkaware.co.uk/tips-and-tools/drink-diary."

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