Are You A Sleep Drinker?

"Where is he?" asked one of the guys during a night out.

"Over there, asleep, standing by that table full of girls."

"What the fuck?!"

And that's pretty much how it goes.

Ever had a friend who sleep-drinks? You know, someone who, after a few drinks, can doze off sitting at a table or even standing at a bar.

We have one. It's hilarious.

The last incident was at Mojo, wrapping up our night. Our friend, whom we'll call Tony (though insiders know who he is), always ends up like this. Yet, somehow, he still manages to grab attention in his slumber, it’s not fair, ok maybe if the rest of us worked out like him then maybe it would be, but I digress.

But Tony isn't a big drinker. In fact, he prefers cider. Not that there's anything wrong with cider or those who enjoy it – I myself don't mind a pint of that golden fizzy pop occasionally. However, there's got to be more to it, right? So, acting like true investigative reporters, we delved into some research.

Studies exploring alcohol's effects date back to the 1930s. Simply put, alcohol enters the bloodstream, reaches the brain, and slows down neuron firing. This reduction can lead to relaxation, fatigue, and sleepiness.

Alcohol's impact on arousal and sleep is biphasic. Initially, it stimulates, but after a certain point or when the effect diminishes, it leads to drowsiness.

Most people experience the latter phase, typically ending their night with a sensible ride home.

However, some try to push through, often resulting in sleep-drinking, propped up at a table or bar.

Interestingly, the more alcohol-tolerant you are, the more it takes to feel sleepy.

So, is Tony a lightweight or a sensible, moderate drinker? Well, he does choose cider, so...

Anyway, if you have a sleep-drinking buddy, have a laugh, snap some photos for fun, but also ensure they're awake when you're getting them into a cab.

Alternatively, do what I do: let them crash on your couch. After all, they're your best budwas. 💤❤