As alcohol is a dehydrating factor, and dehydration leads to increased pain sensation, and forces the practitioner to need to turn the treatment energy up higher due to less moisture in the follicle, it is NOT advisable to consume alcoholic substances prior to treatment. If you really want to relax and facilitate lower treatment settings, make sure you drink plenty of water in the days leading up to your treatment, increase your B-vitamins, an just prior to treatment have a combination of B complex and calcium