Although alcohol may temporarily relax you, it is not recommended to use alcohol as a sleep aid. Alcohol can interfere with the sleep cycle and reduce sleep quality. Long-term use may also cause dependence or other health problems. Here are some key information and suggestions： --- ###**Why is it not recommended to use alcohol to help sleep? ** 1. **Destroy the sleep structure**: Alcohol reduces deep sleep (restorative sleep) and rapid eye movement sleep (REM, related to memory and emotional regulation), causing you to still feel tired after waking up. 2. **Easy to wake up and early wake up**: After alcohol is metabolized, the body will enter a “rebound effect” and it is easy to wake up in the middle of the night. 3. **Tolerance and dependence risk**: Long-term use of alcohol to help sleep may lead to the need for more to fall asleep, increasing the risk of alcohol abuse. 4. **Other health problems**: such as liver damage, decreased immunity, depression or increased anxiety, etc. --- ###**A healthier alternative** If you have difficulty falling asleep, you can try： -**Adjust living habits**: Fixed work and rest time, avoid using electronic devices before going to bed, and keep the bedroom dark and cool. -**Relaxation techniques**: Meditation, deep breathing, gentle stretching or listening to white noise. -**Consult a doctor**: If insomnia persists, it may be a signal of anxiety, depression or other health problems, and professional treatment is safer and more effective. --- ###**If you still choose to drink alcohol, please pay attention** -**Strict limit**: Women do not exceed 1 standard glass per day (about 14g pure alcohol, such as 350ml beer/150ml wine/45ml spirits), men do not exceed 2 glasses, and **Do not drink daily**. -**Advance time**: End drinking at least 2 hours before going to bed to reduce the direct impact on sleep. -**Avoid mixing**: Do not take it with sleeping pills and anxiolytics, which may cause danger. --- Alcohol is not a good way to solve sleep problems. It may mask the problem in the short term and worsen sleep and health in the long term. It is recommended to give priority to trying non-pharmaceutical methods to improve sleep and seek professional help if necessary. Your health deserves more scientific care! 🌿