Are there any negative side effects to using alchohol as a sleeping aid?

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Are there any negative side effects to using alchohol as a sleeping aid?

2006-11-29 10:02:55 · 5 answers · asked by reverend_rejected 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health

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While alcohol consumed in moderation will give a relaxing effect, the sugars may be its undoing. Excess alcohol consumption will actually reduce "quality" sleep time.

2006-11-29 10:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Fred M 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋

The quality of sleep is poorer due to sugars in the alcohol and you risk alcohol dependency.

2006-11-29 18:05:28 · answer #2 · answered by Made in America 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋

Beer gut, liver damage long term

2006-11-29 18:19:11 · answer #3 · answered by Zildjian 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋

alcoholism
cirrhosis of the liver
staying up barfing all night from drinking

2006-11-29 18:10:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

yes you wake up with a hangover.

2006-11-29 18:33:19 · answer #5 · answered by elaine g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋