This is a very good question. Booze should be avoided after consumption of the Ambien, best to actually stop the consumption of alcohol about an hour before if you can. This leads me making a note regarding Ambien CR as opposed to Ambien. If you are using the CR (controlled release), we need to make it an Ambien UR or IR (uncontrolled or instant release). So if using the CR formula, crunch up the pill prior to swallowing. The most important step is fighting the effects so that it will affect you in the most humorous and trippy ways. You will need to do your best to stay awake as this is where the fun begins. Your mind turns off but your body remains awake. You will notice a stupor begin to develop and the line between consciousness and a dream state will begin to cross. At times you will even be confused to as if you are asleep or awake, not even science could answer that.