“Treat yourself to a spa day,” Wolownik suggested. Moderate drinkers may have trouble sleeping after the first day of not drinking, and after day three, some hangover-like symptoms may occur. “Drinking affects your sleep pattern,” Wolownik said, explaining that drinking to intoxication may reduce REM sleep, which can lead to less dreaming. “REM sleep is what gets our tensions and frustrations out for the day,” Wolownik said. Scranton-based bar Noir Dark Spirits, located inside the Ritz Theater at 222 Wyoming Ave., has embraced the initiative.

Source: The Times January 17, 2025 05:37 UTC