Alcoholics may have terrible nightmares for a while after they stop drinking because of
A) narcolepsy.
B) sleep apnea.
C) the drug enhanced sleep effect.
D) the REM rebound effect.

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The REM rebound effect is when the brain tries to catch up on REM (rapid eye movement) sleep that was lost due to alcohol consumption. This can cause intense and vivid nightmares during the REM stage of sleep.

Alcoholics May Have Terrible Nightmares for a While After They