Why is the consumption of alcohol–a sedative by definition–considered detrimental to healthy sleep?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: You should avoid alcohol for at least 6 hours before bedtime because while a drink might seem relaxing, the sedative effect invariably wears off–typically a few hours after you nod off–you're likely to wake up unable to get back to sleep.

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The etiology of personality disorders is _____; however, genetics and environmental factors may play a role in the development of personality disorders

A) idiopathic B) infectious C) nosocomial D) opportunistic

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What are the two sleep phases called?

A) circadian and non-circadian B) rapid eye movement and non-rapid eye movement C) homeostatic and non-homeostatic D) interruptive and non-interruptive

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A combining form that means muscle is ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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A/An ____________________ is a soft, raised, pink or red vascular birthmark

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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