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Background: Caffeine consumption is a common strategy to enhance alertness, particularly among medical students managing intense academic demands. This study examines caffeine intake across different stages of medical training—first-year, second-year, and third-year medical students—to determine whether intake increases as students progress. Objective: The objective of this study was to explore if there are any differences in caffeinated substance use between different year cohorts in a California medical school, hopefully assisting in the development of interventions if needed. Methods: First through third year students at a California medical school completed an anonymous survey (8/14/25–8/28/25) on weekly caffeinated substance intake. Likert-scale questions assessed consumption and impact. SPSS 28 was used; nonparametric tests and Spearman correlation identified significant differences (adjusted p ≤ 0.05). Caffeine totals were calculated per item using USDA caffeine averages and producer information. Results: Among 121 respondents, third year students consumed more caffeine from coffee than first years (p = .028) and second years (p = .010), and more from OTC drugs than first year students (p = .010) and second years (p = .006). Higher modified CAGE scores (1–3) were linked to greater caffeine intake than score 0 (p < .001–.040). Conclusions: Caffeine use increased with training level, highest in third years, likely due to rising demands. Tea remained stable; soft drink use declined. Third years consumed more energy drinks. Findings align with stress-related stimulant use. Limitations include single-site, self-report data, and lack of longitudinal or confounding variable control.

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The committee reported favorably on SB 116, which would put the University of Florida Diabetes Institute into statute to coordinate research, prevention, care and outreach; AARP and other supporters waived in testimony.

Researchers analyzing data from 1.5 million people report no significant association between alcohol intake and total cancer incidence.

Looking back on the announcements and achievements from last year. Dr. Amy Salmon shares valuable insight on the progress of Providence Living at The Views and how it aims to transform our current…

By the end of this BC ECHO on Substance Use session, participants will be able to: 1) describe client-centered communication strategies to explore experiences on OAT, 2) recognize challenges that may…