Table 4.
Frequency of use for improving academic performance by substance.
| Frequency of use (for any purpose) | Caffeine | Alcohol | Dietary supplements | Prescription stimulants | Other prescription substances | Other illicit substances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | |
| At least once a day | 32 (29, 36) | 0 (0, 0) | 15 (12, 18) | 0 (0, 0) | 1 (0, 1) | 1 (0, 1) |
| Once a week | 16 (13, 18) | 1 (0, 1) | 5 (4, 7) | 0 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 1) | 1 (0, 2) |
| 1–2 times a month | 7 (5, 9) | 1 (0, 2) | 2 (0, 0) | 0 (0, 1) | 0 (0, 1) | 1 (0, 1) |
| Less than once a month | 6 (4, 7) | 1 (0, 2) | 1 (0, 2) | 1 (0, 2) | 1 (0, 1) | 0 (0, 1) |
| Used, but not in last 6 months | 10 (7, 12) | 3 (2, 4) | 9 (6, 11) | 3 (1, 4) | 1 (0, 1) | 1 (0, 2) |
| Never used | 30 (27, 34) | 94 (92, 96) | 68 (65, 72) | 96 (95, 98) | 97 (96, 98) | 96 (95, 98) |