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This study assesses the prevalence of ED consumption, motivations, and adverse effects among undergraduate students at Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross-sectional study was conducted with 837 IMSIU students recruited through an online survey distributed via the university\u2019s official email. A questionnaire, translated into Arabic and pretested for clarity, gathered data on demographics, frequency of ED consumption, motivations, and awareness of ED-related side effects. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS version 26, employing Chi-square tests and logistic regression to assess the associations between sociodemographic factors and ED consumption patterns.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>ED consumption was prevalent among IMSIU students, with 74.4% of participants reporting some level of use. The most common reasons for ED consumption were increasing energy (35.5%) and staying awake for study (23.4%). The most frequently reported side effects included heart palpitations (24.5%) and stress or anxiety (14.9%). Significant differences in consumption patterns were observed by gender, with males reporting higher usage rates than females.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite awareness of associated health risks, the high prevalence of ED consumption among IMSIU students highlights a need for educational initiatives to inform students of safer alternatives for managing academic demands. 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