WICS-TV Marketplace | September 13, 2023
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) 

It is crucial to prioritize a good night’s sleep for overall well-being, yet almost 19% of adults in the US report insufficient rest or sleep on a daily basis. The situation is even more concerning as an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans experience long-term sleep disorders. In a conversation with LaMyiah Pearlinia of WICS-TV, Mercedes Kent, LCSW CADC, Program Director of Central Illinois Outpatient at Gateway Foundation, sheds light on how alcohol consumption can impact your sleep. Gateway Foundation offers specialized treatment for alcohol use disorder and co-occurring disorders.