Effects of Poor Sleep May Contribute to Alcohol Problems in College Students
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 21:53
in Psychology & Sociology
Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with alcohol. A study of college students, published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, found that sleep problems may increase negative mood and worsen impulse control, factors which, in turn, lead to more problems with alcohol.