An Individual 's Experience Of Emotion And Perception Of Drug Effect

Caffeine’s mental appeal is just as trendy as its physical purpose. Caffeine has been proven to stimulate the central nervous system. Caffeine stimulates the Central Nervous System at high levels, like the medulla and cortex, and even has the ability to reach the spinal cord in larger doses. The effect of caffeine in the cortex is a clearer thought process and also can rid the body of fatigue. This gives people a greater ability of concentration for 1-3 hours. For athletes competing in sports where quick thinking and rapid reactions are necessary, caffeine can provide a huge edge. However, these results are much more inconsistent than the experiments done on caffeine in endurance sports. (http://www.garynull.com/Documents/CaffeineEffects.htm)

This was an experiment with many manipulated variables.There were two independent variables are the information given to the subjects about the injection they were given and the situation they had to experience. The Dependent variable is the emotional arousals of the participant. From the results, the epinephrine had the desired effect of raising heart rate and subject ratings of tremors and palpitations. Also, the misinformed people didn 't experience any sympathetic symptoms of headaches or itchiness. In the euphoria condition, it was clear that the subjects were drawn more to the stooge 's mood and consequently more euphoric when they had no explanation of their own body’s state. Based on behavior observations they found the same results.  In the anger condition, the self-report data was suspicious because the students didn 't want to express anger to the experimenter about participating in the test. But based on behavior scores, people who were ignorant were a lot angrier than the informed and placebo. From the results, it shows that people will assign an emotion to a physiological change based on the available emotions in the social situation.

Thesis: Caffeine can have many different effects on the body depending on the amount of consumption.

Symptoms that follow caffeine consumption are: anxiety, panic attacks, increased heart palpitations, trembling, stress, heartburn, and the deprivation of sleep (Driedger, Doyle par 2). Over time these symptoms can become more severe and eventually will become a major disturbance in one’s life. The anxiety that comes from this can be especially harmful to those who suffer from anxiety disorders, such as GAD-General Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder as the caffeine can stimulate a panic attack (Human par 3). The most apparent concern of caffeine consumption, is its effects on teen life. Dr. Jim Lane, a researcher at Duke University stated, “Teens are chronically sleep deprived. Caffeine use might be a consequence of that, and also a cause. Drinking coffee could lead to sleep-onset insomnia, or a delay in going to bed, that contributes to sleep deprivation” (Teens par 7). This shows that as the caffeine trend among teens continue, the link to teen sleep deprivation strengthens. Not only does it prevent the continuation of sleep, but also the process of even falling asleep is delayed. The more deprived of sleep these

Even though I do not possess a caffeine produced disease, I have experienced the consequences of drinking high amounts of caffeine which includes anxiety, insomnia, gastritis, colitis, mild tremors, and irritability. Although small quantities of caffeine may not substantially cause serious problems, if consumed in high quantities (>400mg.), it might worse the conditions of an anxiety disorder, diarrhea, bipolar disorder, bleeding disorders, heart conditions, diabetes, glaucoma, osteoporosis, epilepsy, irritable bowel syndrome, and high blood pressure (webmd, 2009). In addition to the consequences of caffeine mentioned above, new studies have linked caffeine to psychotic symptoms (Grimson, 2011). At the moment, I do not suffer any of the diseases previously mentioned, but I do have a family history of diabetes, depression, and anxiety disorders. Thus, the predisposition to any of the risks of a high caffeine intake increases. In summary, the consequences of consuming high doses of caffeine vary from person to person, and it may elicit different effects, which may range from a mild change of mood to a complex psychotic break; therefore I considered quitting caffeine an optimum choice for a healthier

It may be the dangerously  hot cup that burns your hand even through the cup sleeve, the friendly barista that slides your cup across the counter while yelling your name so loud people outside can hear, or the delicious and overpriced breakfast items in the display case. However, more times than not, it’s the latte with three shots of espresso that you deem necessary every morning. Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive drug, with over 70% of adults ingesting it on a daily basis (Fredholm, 316). Bertil Fredholm, a professor in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology of the Karolinska Institutet, elaborates on how caffeine affects and alters psychological functions based on an educational standpoint in “How Drugs can Stimulate Psychic Functions – Using Caffeine as an Example.” On the other hand, “Early caffeine exposure: Transient and long-term consequences on brain excitability” written by Jana Tchekalarova et al., expands the ideas of Fredholm through the use of psychological studies as well as their advanced background in the field of psychology and knowledge of the brain. While both give similar information on caffeine and the brain, the educational and psychological disciplines have varied ways of conveying their message. Fredholm’s approach to this topic proves itself to be more effective as he gives a

All around the world, people drink coffee, tea and caffeinated drinks to wake up in the morning, to be more vigilant and alert throughout the day. Not only does this keep individuals alert but also allows them to focus and efficiently manage their time throughout their day. This quality of caffeine has caused it to be one of the most highly consumed psychoactive drugs. Individuals who require frequent intakes of Caffeine often feel tired, weak, drowsy if they tend to miss their cup of coffee early in the morning. Although, Caffeine is known for causing wakefulness and alertness it also has its downsides. If a person has a large dose of caffeine in a limited time, the drug could cause them trembling, anxiety and nausea. In long term effects,

Caffeine has become an integral part of most Americans lives, making it “America's most popular drug by far” (Brian). Most of the country will enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or a few sodas during the day. Although most of the world’s population consumes caffeine in either coffee, tea, chocolate, energy drinks or sodas, the majority of those people are undereducated about the drug. There are many drawbacks to the drug, but also many benefits.

Depending on whether a person is a habitual or non-habitual caffeine drinker, caffeine consummation can have either a positive or negative effect on a person’s mood and performance (Childs & de Wit, 2006). One hundred and two (51 males and 51 females) nondependent caffeine users who consumed less than 300 mg of caffeinated beverages per week participated in a four experimental session study. Each participant was given four drug conditions in capsule form (placebo, 50, 150, or 450 mg of caffeine), each in random order, with three days intervals, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Before and after each drug administration, the participant’s physiological data (heart rate, blood pressure) was measured. Also the participant’s had to take behavior tasks

The participants who ingested higher amounts of caffeine, but completed the low stress activity, demonstrated a slight increase in their state anxiety. These results were consistent with the researchers hypothesis that high caffeine dosage would increase state anxiety and performance induced stress (Shanahan & Hughes,

In today’s society, coffee has become the most prevalent and usual source of energization that many individuals turn to when they need vitality. Even though coffee is the most prominent, caffeine can also be found inside sodas, teas, and even energy drinks. Caffeine is a psychoactive drug that stimulates the central nervous system. A typical cup of coffee encompasses about ninety-five milligrams of caffeine. Studies have been performed to observe the effects of caffeine and how it effects so many individuals. For an instance, some studies have discovered that the effects of caffeine may be different for some individuals depending on individual differences such as level of fatigue (Oei & Hartley 2005). These effects lead people to

People ask why is caffeine so appealing? Nutritionists state that kids and teens are not at risk if taken in moderation. However, for adults, they consume it as a drug. They desire it to improve mental and physical performance and mood. Caffeine is considered the most consumed drug in the world. As being a drug, caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms such as headaches and caffeine dependency. One may say that caffeine should be taken in moderation and can still have the pleasing effects on the central nervous system. If not, it will negatively affect the body mentally and

One on the beneficial effects on caffeine, two the negative effects, and finally on trends in caffeine consumption

Ever stay up late studying for a test or exam and wake up exhausted? Or just experienced a long day and need an extra boost? Many people believe caffeine is the answer to anyone’s drained state of being. Healthline.com explains that, “Caffeine reaches your brain quickly and acts as a central nervous system stimulant.” Caffeine is commonly referred to the most widely used drug on the planet, so the next question is which caffeine-filled product is the most efficient? It is widely debated whether energy drinks or coffee can provide the best balance of caffeine, flavor, and other ingredients, but after researching, I have come to conclude coffee is superlative in all aspects.

Caffeine has many negative effects on humans, such as increased heart rate (Lane, J.D., 2002), depression (Goldstein, 2008), and addiction to this “drug.” You may be asking yourself, “What is caffeine?” Well, caffeine is actually a stimulant (Barone, Roberts, 2008) that is found in beverages such as tea, coffee, and soft drinks. In fact, caffeine is the highest grossing and most used stimulant in the United States (Barone, Roberts, 2008). It is estimated that 85% of adults living in the United States consume caffeine on a daily basis (Barone, Roberts, 2008). That means for every 100 adults, 85 of them have had a drink that contained caffeine on any given day. One reason caffeine is so widely available compared to other stimulants is