Why Do I Wake Up at 3 A.M. After Drinking?
You had a few drinks, fell asleep almost immediately, then woke up completely alert at 3 a.m. Here's what alcohol may be doing to the rest of your night.
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What Does an Alcohol Craving Actually Feel Like? Scientists Asked People to Show Them.
We usually describe an alcohol craving as a thought: I want a drink. New research asked a different question. Where do people actually feel that craving in their bodies?
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Why Does Seeing a Drink Suddenly Make You Want One?
A craving can feel completely random. Often, the cue arrived first. Neal looks at why people, places, routines and emotions can suddenly wake up an old drinking pattern.
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Do Hangover Prevention Supplements Actually Work?
Hangover-prevention products promise to make tomorrow easier. Some ingredients have interesting early evidence, but the marketing is moving much faster than the science.
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Sometimes “I Need a Drink” Really Means Something Else
Sometimes wanting a drink is about alcohol. Sometimes it's your brain asking for relief, comfort, stimulation, rest, or simply the familiar end to a familiar day.
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What Happens to Your Body After 30 Days Without Alcohol?
Thirty days without alcohol won't magically transform your body. But it can be long enough for some surprisingly meaningful changes to begin.
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Why Does Sleep Get Weird When You Stop Drinking?
You stopped drinking and expected to sleep better. Instead, you're awake at 3 a.m. Here's why sleep can feel strange after quitting alcohol and what may help.
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