It’s been a long, tiring day. You’ve barely slept, and you’re running on fumes. Then comes an invitation from friends for a drink — and the temptation is strong. But before you take that sip, consider ...

Alcohol use disorder, which affects over 10% of Americans, can lead to persistent and serious insomnia. Difficulties falling asleep and staying asleep can last even after months of sobriety, ...

You aren't alone if you’ve ever wondered why a few drinks feel different now than they did a decade ago. Many of us notice that alcohol hits harder as we get older — even if our drinking habits ...

Research in fruit flies has identified specific groups of cholinergic brain cells that are involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. This work could ultimately lead to targeted treatments for ...

Fluorescent microscope image of a fruit fly brain. The central green shapes include regions of the brain that the study identified as being involved in alcohol-induced insomnia. Alcohol use disorder, ...