re inquiring about meds to treat insomnia, early awakening, night terrors,
sleep paralysis/hypnagogic hallucinations,
sleep apnea,
narcolepsy, or what? Also, alcohol has no therapeutic use in sleep medicine. In fact, sleep specialists recommend that people wish sleep disorders minimize their alcohol intake, and never drink before bedtime as that can cause a disordered type of sleep (even if it subjectively seems like it's "helping" you sleep).