Becoming Addiction To Caffeine

Caffeine is one of the most popular drink and psychoactive drug in today’s world (Nehlig, 1999). A lot of studies have focused on caffeine with behavior and there was one article by (Smith, 2002) which was explaining how caffeine has been known to increase anxiety after a dose of 300mg or more has been ingested. In an earlier study by Lieberman (1988) it was also proven the caffeine was to reduce depression when in was ingested in moderate doses (Smith, 2002). Many studies have focused with a large consumption of caffeine or with a single dose of caffeine never truly addressing the tolerance of the participants or seeing the long lasting effects of caffeine on the participants (Soar, Chapman, Lavan, Jansari & Turner, 2016). Caffeine is normally seen as a ‘drug’ that can improve our physical and cognitive functions (Hogervost, Bandelow, Schmitt, Jentjens, Oliveira, Allgrove, Carter & Gleeson, 2008). It is known to hold many beneficial effects with fatigue, concentration levels and the skills being applied to physical and mental functions (Hogervorst et al., 2008). It is able to change our central nervous system along with our reaction time for the better, compared to with when there is fatigue our brain and bodies tend to slow down and lose focus on what was trying to be achieve (Smith, 2002). In the Nehlig, (1999) article they mentioned the ‘mechanism of action of caffeine’ where they went over the best concentration of caffeine is usually achieved around one to two cups of

Central Idea: Caffeine can be found in many places and comes in many forms. It can major effects on our body and we can experience major withdrawal symptoms.

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Caffeine is surrounding us these days, and it is in our everyday lives. We see kids with energy drinks and candy bars, and adults with their daily cup of coffee in their hand. “The US Food and Drug

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 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

Caffeine is found in just about everything we eat or drink. Going a day without caffeine is like a diabetic going without sugar. Throughout the whole world, people are eating or drinking a product that contains caffeine. Some people can't even go a single hour without have a shot of caffeine. Even though caffeine is not as strong as other drugs, it is still a drug that can affect your body in several ways,

About 80% of American adults consume 200 mg of caffeine a day. “A 12-oz. (tall) coffee from Starbucks will run you about 260 mg, while a 14-oz. Dunkin’ Donuts coffee contains 178 mg.” The daily intake of caffeine differed between products; one should always check the amount before consumption. There are no limits on how many energy drinks a person can purchase, which make it easy to abuse. Especially in younger children the addiction rate outstandingly high. Which may lead to other drug usage in the future and the committal dependence on stronger drugs.

Caffeine consumption shares an extensive proportion of consumers by different age groups across the hemisphere particularly, Western countries. With its increasing demands, the effects of caffeine on health especially on the cardiovascular system should not be underestimated. Several studies investigate its potential physiologic risks to various diseases; however, there is no conclusive evidence to validate its negative effects to health.

face many dangers of caffeine abuse and even overdose. Overdosing can cause many health issues

face many dangers of caffeine abuse and even overdose. Overdosing can cause many health issues

Caffeine is the most abused drug in the world. Many people wake up, and start there day with some sort of caffeine. Some it is for the energy boost, and to help them stay awake and focused. Others it is for the addictive crave. It is the most popular drug in the United States. Caffeine is in almost everything such as, sodas, over-counter medication, prescription drugs, cigarettes, foods, etc. The most consumed sources of caffeine are coffee and tea, and it [caffeine] can be harmful on your health, as well as addictive. America should be aware of the causes and effects caffeine has on the human body, which can lead to addiction and bad side effects.

Thesis: Caffeine is something that almost everyone has consumed and some people are even addicted to. Caffeine has negative and positive effects on one’s health

Or, those who have found that coffee is an applauded relief that just creates their day function that much smoother. Long hours at work, no problem; just have another cup to push one’s drained energy to Machiavellian those needed overtime hours. Adrenaline rush can be rightfully stimulating, especially if that artificial stimulating process happens rather quickly. All of a sudden, before one can blink an eye, the heterodox beliefs in caffeine have changed; the subtle slow addictive processes of caffeine use have taken hold. Addiction is addiction, it matters not the type of substance; the physical body has now become dependent upon an external source. A source, rest assured is not always readily available; Starbuck Coffee has never been heard of especially in third world countries. And of course, there is always the argument that stimulants such as these can come in all forms and readily available for emergency first response personnel. A quick energy reprieve just when they are in dire need, right? Besides, emergency response professionals need to be ready at all times; this believed in requirement continually encourages caffeine

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