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Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Misconceptions, myths, and facts (2012)
Journal Article
Aufricht, C., Verster, J. C., Verster, J., Aufrich, C., & Alford, C. (2012). Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Misconceptions, myths, and facts. International Journal of General Medicine, 5(5), 187-198. https://doi.org/10.2147/IJGM.S29313

Background: Whilst energy drinks improve performance and feelings of alertness, recent articles suggest that energy drink consumption combined with alcohol may reduce perception of alcohol intoxication, or lead to increased alcohol or drug use. This... Read More about Energy drinks mixed with alcohol: Misconceptions, myths, and facts.

British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders (2010)
Journal Article
Wade, A. G., Sharpley, A. L., Nash, J. R., Krystal, A. D., Espie, C. A., Dijk, D. J., …Wade, A. (2010). British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders. Journal of Psychopharmacology, 24(11), 1577-1600. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269881110379307

Sleep disorders are common in the general population and even more so in clinical practice, yet are relatively poorly understood by doctors and other health care practitioners. These British Association for Psychopharmacology guidelines are designed... Read More about British Association for Psychopharmacology consensus statement on evidence-based treatment of insomnia, parasomnias and circadian rhythm disorders.

Preliminary investigations of the use of aromatherapy for treating mild to moderate insomnia (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Alford, C., Austin, L., Bachel, T., Bulbrooke, E., Taylor, E., & Lewith, G. (2009, June). Preliminary investigations of the use of aromatherapy for treating mild to moderate insomnia. Paper presented at Abstracts: European Sleep Research Society Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Scotland

Moderate exercise two hours before bedtime significantly improves sleep (2009)
Presentation / Conference
Alford, C., & Howell, N. (2009, June). Moderate exercise two hours before bedtime significantly improves sleep. Paper presented at Abstract: European Sleep Research Society Annual Meeting, Glasgow, Scotland

Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents (2009)
Book Chapter
Alford, C. (2009). Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents. In J. C. Verster, S. Pandi-Parumal, J. Ramaekers, & J. de Gier (Eds.), Drugs, Driving and Traffic Safety (207-232). Basel: Birkhauser

There are several factors that increase the risk of driver sleepiness and result in increased accident risk. Modern vehicle design enables the driver to travel at high speeds and for long distances in a comfortable and often sleep promoting driving... Read More about Sleepiness, countermeasures and the risk of motor vehicle accidents.

The dreams of male and female abstinent alcoholic's in stage II recovery compared to non-alcholic controls: are the differences significant? (2009)
Journal Article
Parker, J., & Alford, C. (2009). The dreams of male and female abstinent alcoholic's in stage II recovery compared to non-alcholic controls: are the differences significant?

All in the cup or all in the mind - the effects of caffeine and belief of caffeine consumption on sleep and waking (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Alford, C., Boyes, T., & Edmunds, A. (2008, June). All in the cup or all in the mind - the effects of caffeine and belief of caffeine consumption on sleep and waking. Paper presented at Proceedings of the British Psychological Society

The effect of music tempo on speed perception and heart rate in a real driving situation (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Keeley, S., & Alford, C. (2008, June). The effect of music tempo on speed perception and heart rate in a real driving situation. Paper presented at Proceedings of the British Psychological Society

Aromatherapy massage as a treatment for everyday stress and anxiety in students (2008)
Presentation / Conference
Wheeler, E., & Alford, C. (2008, June). Aromatherapy massage as a treatment for everyday stress and anxiety in students. Paper presented at Proceedings of the British Psychological Society

Effects of hypnotics on sleep and quality of life in insomnia (2008)
Book Chapter
Alford, C., & Wilson, S. (2008). Effects of hypnotics on sleep and quality of life in insomnia. In J. C. Verster, S. Pandi-Parumal, & D. Streiner (Eds.), Sleep and Quality of Life in Clinical Medicine (49-62). Humana Press