Relationship between chronotype and consumption of stimulants

Consumption of energy drinks, alcohol, and cigarettes is higher among individuals with an evening chronotype.

• Evening chronotypes reported more frequent use of energy drinks, alcohol, and cigarettes compared to morning chronotypes.
• The preferred timing of stimulant consumption varied between morning and evening types on both working and nonworking days.
• Statistical analysis indicated that stimulant use was associated with chronotype and age rather than social jet lag.
• Individuals aged 30 and older with an evening chronotype demonstrated the highest levels of stimulant consumption.
• Morning chronotypes were less likely to use stimulants than their evening counterparts.

AI simplified