In my previous post , I shared how, after a decade-long nightly drinking routine, I discovered that even one drink can ruin a good night’s sleep.

Today, as a sober therapist and sobriety guide, I work with many clients who hesitate to give up alcohol because they'll miss its “ sleeping aid” effect. Knowing how vital sleep is to our physical and emotional well-being, I completely understand that fear .

However, like many alcohol-related beliefs, “alcohol helps us sleep better” is a wildly misinformed myth. A Finnish study in 2018 showed that even one glass of wine can disrupt sleep quality (I dive into the numbers in the previous post).

That leads us to another puzzle: If alcohol has such a negative impact on sleep, why do so many of us believe the opposite? And how exactly does al

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