Youth-led public health movement • Featured by NBC News

3M+ reached 480+ school talks Evidence-based prevention education

Cut the Caffeine is a youth-led public health initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the risks of excessive caffeine consumption and energy drink use among young people.

We turn that mission into action with clear research, practical tools, and school and community outreach led by youth advocates.

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About Us

Cut the Caffeine is a youth-led movement for healthier, informed futures.

Cut the Caffeine is a youth-led public health initiative focused on raising awareness about the risks of excessive caffeine and energy drink use among young people. We believe informed choices today can protect health, learning, and wellbeing for years to come.

Our work supports teens, parents, educators, and communities with reliable, science-based information that is clear, practical, and grounded in current evidence.

Through educational programs, school presentations, research-based resources, and community outreach, we help people understand the facts and take meaningful preventive action.

We encourage youth advocacy and positive peer influence, because young voices are powerful in shaping healthier norms in schools, families, and online spaces.

Our vision is simple and urgent: healthier choices, informed young people, and empowered communities working together to reduce harm and build long-term wellbeing.

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See how teens, families, and partners are sharing prevention tools, school wins, and evidence-based action in real time.

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A featured social post highlighting youth-led prevention work and community response.

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A campaign snapshot focused on awareness, education, and healthy choices for teens.

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A spotlight post featuring outreach momentum, advocacy, and shareable public health messaging.

Proof of impact

Youth-led reach, measured and shared.

Evidence-first outreach across schools, families, clinicians, and community partners.

  • People reached

    3M+

    Through youth-led education and prevention messaging.

  • School presentations

    480+

    Sessions delivered for students, families, and staff.

  • Multi-channel

    Media recognition across youth, health, and community-facing outlets.

  • Cross-community

    Outreach active in schools, clinics, parent networks, and local advocacy groups.

Why this matters

When caffeine becomes a daily crutch, teens often carry the cost into sleep, school, and relationships.

What looks like a quick energy fix can quietly build into stress, shorter rest, and uneven focus. Across classrooms and homes, families and educators are seeing the same pattern: young people pushing through exhaustion instead of recovering from it.

Our education work combines youth voices with pediatric and public-health evidence so prevention feels practical, not punitive.

Featured recognition

National media credibility

NBC News

Coverage on NBC News elevated our youth-led public health message and reinforced trust with families, schools, pediatricians, and decision-makers.

Texas teen's death puts renewed spotlight on energy drink risks.

Clear evidence, credible partnerships, and national visibility help this movement reach communities with urgency and confidence.