How Caffeine Works Not A Drug Summary

Caffeine is a mild stimulant that occurs naturally in at least 63 plant species. Caffeine can be found in the leaves, stems, seeds, and roots of these various plants. Caffeine is part of the methylxanthine family. It consists of a xanthine molecule with three methyl groups attached to it. Caffeine can be found in many products like sodas, tea, and coffee, but it also occurs in several other products such as prescription medications, diuretics, and pain relievers. Caffeine’s widespread use and popularity have caused many people to view the substance as an addictive drug. Thus making caffeine the most inexpensive and readily available drug known to man. Then on the other hand there are

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.

During the interview I asked the patient how he was feeling physically, to which he replied that she was tired. From this, I asked about her current sleep patterns and the quality of her sleep. She revealed that she was going to bed much later (3-4 am) and as result getting up later in the afternoon. I began to ask more specific questions about things which would affect the patient’s sleep such as the amount of tea and alcohol she was drinking. The patient replied that she drank between 6 and 7 cups of tea a day and switched to wine in the evening. At this point I began to educate her about the influence of caffeine and alcohol on sleep and that she should try to cut

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

I enjoyed this paper and I agree with his view that people should not be so quick to publish their research without verifying all of the facts. He brings up a point that bothers me about a large majority of papers published in major media outlets, the lack of verifiable facts. Many articles these days are quick to publish and say verifiable evidence proves that what they say is true. For instance, they will state that caffeine is bad, but their sample size for their study is too small, to say whether caffeine is bad for you or not. There were studies that said caffeine was bad for you! Then a few months later caffeine is good for you now! I call the caffeine example sloppy science, and it should be avoided. In some cases, the sample size

The way this works is the caffeine is absorbed through your digestive tract and is sent up to your brain to block out a brain chemical that is linked to sleep. Once this happens you begin to start feeling an adrenaline rush which is that energy boost when you have a five hour energy or when you have your morning coffee. This can become a big problem in higher dosages but when taken in small dosage it can boost happiness, positivity, and alertness. Caffeine may make you feel alive and ready for the day too much can kill you. When taken in higher dosages or smaller dosages of pure powdered caffeine. This happened to an 18 year old in 2014 when he was taking a simple caffeine powder which created a seizure leading to his death. Researchers have found that small doses of caffeine for women can help with depression but the studies are not set in concrete because their is

The fact that caffeine is a drug cannot be denied. It effects the entire body in many ways, many involving chemical interactions in the central nervous system. One question is whether caffeine is even bad for you, if there is any reason to worry that one might be taking too much. The answer is that while providing many short-term benfits, caffeine has many short and long-term negative effects, which are and must be taken into consideration when deciding whether calling a craving for caffeine an addiction is justifiable.

Most people aren’t aware that caffeine can act as a stimulant to the central nervous system. So once someone consumes a caffeinated beverage they may begin to notice a slight change in the way their body begins to feel. Caffeine can be found in many different places such as energy drinks, coffee, candy and also in other common beverages and over the counter medications. Caffeine can have major side effects on those who consume it on a regular routine, but caffeine can also have side effects on those who rarely even consume caffeine . “These side effects include sleep deprivation, nausea, cramping, anxiety, fatigue, and headaches (Braun 73).” Not only does drinking a couple of caffeinated beverages come with its list of side effects,

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

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

Waking up to a hot cup of coffee, relishing the cool tingling sensation of a cola with your lunch, or relaxing in the afternoon over a cup of tea, all have similar ingredient caffeine. Caffeine has been consumed ever since the 2700 BC, with its conjunction in tea, for the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung. In 575 AD, the first use of coffee beans where in Africa where it was used as currency and food. Even more today, caffeine consumption has become an integral part of millions of people's daily lives. According to David Weaver, "Caffeine and theophylline are among the most widely consumed neuroactive substances. These drugs are consumed most frequently in beverages, but also are present in certain over-the-counter diet aids, 'alertness

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 has become a staple in the majority of the adult population’s normal routine but is the substance actually benefitting one’s mental prowess? Memory is the brain’s ability to catalog skills or experiences for future needs (Sherwood et al. 2005). There are two types of memory which are declarative (explicit) memory and procedural (implicit) memory; declarative memory deals with storage of information dealing with names or places, etc., while procedural memory deals with one’s physiological processes such as walking or talking (Sherwood et al. 2005 ). The physiological condition responsible for the packing of new skills or information is referred to as memory trace, which has two types of storage, short-term or long-term memory. When a new fact or skill is introduced to someone, the first step is to be deposited into short-term memory where it will either soon be discharged or kept within the brain’s internal catalog (long-term memory) through a process known as active practice; the more often a new skill or fact is processed, the more likely the information will be “consolidated” within long-term memory (Sherwood et al. 2005). That information which is stored in long-term memory also faces the possibility of loss due to the significance or use by the individual.

Caffeine addiction has caused many people to gain more and more diseases throughout our nation. Caffeine, is a stimulant to the central nervous system, and regular use of caffeine does cause mild physical dependence. “The brain of people who consume caffeine can be addicted because it is used to operating in one set of conditions that depend on the ingestion of caffeine” (Stromberg). According to Stromberg, “Caffeine closely resembles a molecule that’s naturally present in our brain, called adenosine, Normally, the adenosine produced over time locks into these receptors and produces a feeling of tiredness.” When people decide to withdraw caffeine it usually gives them headaches, affect their sleeping behaviors, cause nausea, and feel flu like symptoms. According to Science behind food and cooking in the kitchen,“People have used caffeine since the Stone Age. Early people groups found that biting the seeds, bark, or leaves of specific plants had the impacts of facilitating weakness, empowering mindfulness, and hoisting mind-set. Just considerably later was it discovered that the impact of caffeine was expanded by soaking such plants in high temp water. Many societies have legends that characteristic the revelation of such plants to individuals living a huge number of years in the past. According to Newport Academy, “A lot of adults and teenagers consume coffee, tea or other caffeinated products without realizing that they’re chemically dependent on this substance. But if