"Mild Insomnia Linked to Future Alcohol Use in Adults"
A study in Alcohol, Clinical and Experimental Research found that even mild insomnia symptoms can predict increased future alcohol use in adults. Using objective measures like wrist actigraphy and the dim light melatonin onset test, researchers discovered that higher baseline insomnia severity and longer total sleep time were linked to greater alcohol consumption and binge drinking. The study highlights the importance of addressing sleep disturbances to potentially reduce alcohol misuse.
