A new study by scientists at the University of Michigan, USA, reveals that people who drink alcohol before bed, experience sleep pattern disturbances, including frequent awakening and reduced overall rest, with effects that are more pronounced for women than men.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110215164258.htm
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/41608383/ns/health-addictions/
http://www.cnn.com/2011/HEALTH/02/15/alcohol.women.sleep/index.html