caffeine addiction
Caffeine is a stimulant drug found in coffee, cocoa, teas, and some cola drinks. There are also many so-called energy drinks that are very popular which are largely drinks with high doses of caffeine or other stimulants. Withdrawal from caffeine can cause headaches and fatigue.
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Energy Drinks Linked to Rise in Emergency Room Visits
It’s crunch time for exams, and a college student needs a little boost of energy to help them stay up late to study. Too young for the coffee routine, they reach for the next best thing-a cold refreshing energy drink or two. But the amount they consume and its interaction with any other medications or substances could do battle with their body and send them to the emergency room (ER). Continue Reading
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Caffeine Addiction Predicts Cocaine Abuse
Caffeinated soft drinks are all the rage among young people, but as researchers find out more about the risks associated with the drinks, parents may want to take notice. Some previous research has found that the popular trend of mixing the drinks with alcohol can result in higher levels of binge drinking. Continue Reading
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Study Examines Energy Drink Consumption and Caffeine Addiction Among College Students
Energy drinks have gained substantial attention in the marketplace. Among college students, they have turned to this alternative to coffee in order to stay awake. This can be a dangerous habit if sleep continues to be ignored in favor of a quick fix from such products as Red Bull.
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Caffeine Addiction
By Colin Gilbert
We live in an increasingly fast-paced world where the multi-layered demands of everyday life require a sustained outpouring of energy and enthusiasm. In the office, at home, and even on the road, we need constant focus and alertness to survive. Sometimes it can be hard to keep up. As a result, many people rely on the stimulating powers of coffee to help them effectively manage the many responsibilities of modern life.
Ever since caffeine was discovered to naturally occur in coffee beans, people have welcomed the psychoactive stimulant into their lives with open arms. Caffeine is indeed a drug, and a rather powerful one at that. The drug stimulates the central nervous system by releasing stress hormones in the brain. It enhances people’s “fight or flight” response, elevating them to an unnatural state of sharpness and readiness.
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Caffeine Addiction
Many people feel that they need a cup of coffee in the morning to wake up and start the day. But what they may not know is that they could be feeding a problematic addiction. Some heavy caffeine users become irritable, get headaches, or feel lethargic when they haven’t had enough caffeine, and many researchers believe that these effects of caffeine withdrawal should be classified as a psychological disorder.
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