Mood, metabolism, and self-medication might explain use patterns among this population, according to Rutgers research. Americans are drinking more caffeinated beverages than ever before, but Rutgers researchers found one group that tops the charts in caffeine consumption: adult smokers with menta
A study conducted by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School found that adult smokers with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia consume the most caffeine and are at a higher risk of negative health consequences. The study, published in the journal Psychiatry Research, highlights the trend of increased caffeine consumption among Americans and emphasizes the need for mental health professionals to address the potential negative effects of caffeine consumption in their patients.
“Caffeine is generally considered safe and even has some health benefits,” said Williams. “But we just don’t understand the cognitive and psychiatric effects of high caffeine intake, especially among smokers with mental illness.” To address these gaps, Williams and colleagues from the Rutgers Department of Psychology and the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine analyzed data from 248 adult smokers. Participants were either outpatient smokers with schizophrenia or bipolar disorder or from a control group with no psychiatric diagnoses. All participants were pack-a-day smokers.
They found caffeine intake was highest among participants with bipolar disorder, followed by adults with schizophrenia. The control group consumed the least amount of caffeine.
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