Perceived Stress & Depression Factor Into Link Between Insomnia & Heavy Drinking

Insomnia severity indirectly predicted hazardous drinking through its relationship with perceived stress levels and is correlated with alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a recent survey. People with more severe insomnia symptoms reported 45.3% higher levels of perceived stress, and those with greater perceived stress reported 20.8% more hazardous drinking.

A total of 405 male and female volunteers were recruited through online and printed advertisements for two separate studies testing the efficacy of a digital insomnia intervention on sleep and drinking habits. Heavy drinkers who reported insomnia completed a survey with measures of hazardous drinking, insomnia, perceived stress . . .