Sleep is a complicated experience in which there are several alternating stages: deep sleep, which is known as REM sleep, during which a person dreams, and light sleep. ... Therefore, alcoholics and some people who have stopped drinking even long before, complain about disturbed sleep, frightening dreams and insomnia. ... If a buildup of nights with poor sleep are experienced, alcohol can disrupt the person's normal sleep cycle, which is vital for overall health. ...

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