Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid – with some people crediting a "nightcap" with helping them fall asleep more easily.
Some people resort to its consumption before sleep to expedite sleep latency, that is, to reduce the gap between going to bed ...
If alcohol is consumed before bed, it can initially have a sedative effect—making you fall asleep more quickly. But while we may think a nightcap shortens the time it takes to fall asleep ...