Nix the Nightcap: How Alcohol and Marijuana Can Harm Your Sleep

“Nightcaps” come in all shapes and sizes. Some people like to have a drink before bed, and others prefer taking a nice long toke. But while these nightcaps may help you fall asleep faster, they may not be giving you the rest your mind and body actually needs.

Generally speaking, having a little alcohol or marijuana here and there probably isn’t going to cause you any major health problems. But both substances affect your sleep, and sleep is a major component of your physical and mental health. To get to the bottom of what these substances do, we spoke with Dr. Nitun Verma, a specialist in sleep medicine and Chief Medical Officer of Peerwell, a company treating chronic disease.

What Good Sleep Looks Like (and Why It’s Important)

Before we can talk about how alcohol and marijuana affect your sleep, let’s talk about what “good sleep” really is. Most...

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