Habits
Alcohol-Free Evening Rule
An alcohol-free evening rule stops drinking by a set evening time—protecting sleep more simply than detailed unit math for many nightcap habits.
An alcohol-free evening rule stops drinking after a set clock time—often 7 or 8 p. m.
—so ethanol clears before bed and sleep architecture stays intact. It is simpler than counting every unit for people whose main issue is nightcaps stretching into poor REM.
Exceptions get pre-planned, not improvised mid-pour.
Common questions
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How early should the cutoff be?
Roughly three to four hours before bed is a practical minimum for many people; earlier cutoffs help if you still see elevated resting heart rate overnight on wearables.
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