CAFFEINE

Caffeine

Caffeine

Caffeine is a commonly used drug. It is found in many beverages such as tea, coffee, soft drinks cola and chocolate products. Caffeine is also added to other soft drinks and is the number one ingredient of medicines available without prescription pills such as headaches, colds, allergies, and pain pills to stay awake.

Approximately 80 percent of the adult population in the United States consumes caffeine and about 20 percent consume 350 mg daily, a level sufficient to cause physical dependence.

Many of us can not do without a cup of coffee or tea at any time of day, it is the catalyst for ...