Watch Sleep Deprived And Drunk People Go Head-To-Head

The effects of lack of sleep and drunkenness are more similar than you may think.

In a revolutionary (and totally scientific) experiment, we pitted sleep-deprived and drunk people against each other in the ultimate showdown to test the effects of lack of sleep and alcohol on the human body.

Watch the video above to see how it all went down. 

Before You Go

A Guide For Relaxing Before Sleep
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End your evening with a warm, relaxing bath. (credit:Amy Frazier, Shooting the Kids Photography via Getty Images)
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Drink some sleepy-time tea. (credit:Preto_perola via Getty Images)
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Try some meditation or prayer before sleep. (credit:Roy McMahon via Getty Images)
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Tell yourself, "I am at peace with myself." (credit:Pete Barrett via Getty Images)
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Remind yourself, "I am making the world a better place." (credit:Tara Moore via Getty Images)