Caffeine

WHAT IS CAFFEINE?
Caffeine is a type of drug that increases the activity of the brain and the nervous system.

—Caffeine is naturally found in the leaves and fruits of some plants. It is in

coffee, black and green tea, cocoa, cola soft drinks and energy drinks. It may
also be in chocolate bars, energy bars and some non-prescription medications,
such as cough syrup and slimming tablets. Guarana (a popular additive in
energy drinks) is also a natural source of caffeine.
—Caffeine is a stimulant, which means it increases activity in your brain and
nervous system. It also increases the circulation of chemicals such as cortisol
and adrenaline in the body.
—In small doses, caffeine can make you feel refreshed and focused. In large
doses, caffeine can make you feel anxious and have difficulty sleeping.
—Like many other drugs, it’s possible to develop a tolerance to caffeine, which
means you need bigger and bigger doses to achieve the same effect
 Classification
The Food and Drug Administration has
published a final monograph for caffeine as
an OTC stimulant that allows companies to
market these products with no further review
or approval from the agency. It is generally
recognised as a safe substance.
 Law and consequences
-In US, the Food Standards Code stipulates that formulated
caffeinated beverages must contain no less than 145 mg
and no more than 320 mg of caffeine. The FDA's guidance
states that dietary supplements containing pure or highly
concentrated caffeine are considered unlawful when sold
directly to consumers. While this does not place caffeine on
a controlled substance schedule, it does impose penalties
on the companies manufacturing and selling these
products.
-In UK, there are no legal restrictions on the sale or use of
coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks and chocolate confectionery.
Certain medicines which contain caffeine may only be
available on a doctor's prescription.
Affects of Caffeine
Positive effects: Negative effects:
(Only if you drink a SUITABLE amount)
-depression
-increase in alertness -increase in blood sugar
-increase in energy -Infertility
-increase ability to -bladder problems
concentrate -headaches
-weight loss -fast or uneven heartbeat
-improved athletic -high blood pressure
performance -dependency
-improved memory -irritability
-improved liver function -heartburn
-reduced risk of stroke -muscle tremors
 Cost of Caffeine

According to “The Cord”,

330mg of caffeine will cost
around $2 USD (£1.66)on
average
 Support
You can go to a lot of places for support, here are a few:
-NHS
-Rehab Spot
-Addiction Centre
-Rehab Clinics Group
-Caffeine Addicts Anonymous
You can also go online and search for their website to look
for support!
If you are too embarrassed to ask for support, you can deal
with caffeine addiction on your own, caffeine addiction can
be resolved in 7-12 days of consumption reduction, during
that period, the brain will decrease the number of
adenosine receptors on each cell in response to the sudden
lack of caffeine.