急性应激相关失眠与酒精使用的关系。

The association between acute stress-related insomnia and alcohol use.

机构信息

Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada; Department of Psychology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.

Department of Psychology, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada; Department of Psychiatry, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.

出版信息

Sleep Health. 2016 Sep;2(3):246-252. doi: 10.1016/j.sleh.2016.06.002. Epub 2016 Jul 26.

DOI:10.1016/j.sleh.2016.06.002

PMID:29073429

Abstract

OBJECTIVES

Despite contributing greatly to overall sleep disturbance, individuals suffering from sleep disorders, such as insomnia, may use alcohol because of a widely-held misconception that it will improve overall sleep quality and quantity. The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between the motivations for drinking alcohol and acute stress-related insomnia.

METHODS

Participants were 191 healthy individuals who were asked to complete an online questionnaire about stress-related insomnia, alcohol consumption, and motivations for drinking alcohol.

RESULTS

Results revealed that individuals high in acute stress-related insomnia reported higher scores on measures of problem drinking behaviors and were more likely to report using alcohol as a means of reducing stress and facilitating sleep despite no difference in consumption rates.

CONCLUSIONS

These findings represent an important factor for clinicians to consider when dealing with individuals reporting acute stress-related insomnia, particularly given the overall negative impact of alcohol on sleep quantity and quality, which may lead to an exacerbation of stress and insomnia.

摘要