CAFFEINE ADDICTION

 WHAT IS CAFFEINE ADDICTION?

Caffeine is a central nervous system stimulant, which has the ability to enhance concentration, increase metabolism and boost mood. Many drinks like tea, soda and energy drinks contain caffeine in them and people feel like they need caffeine in the morning to increase alertness and the motivation to work. 

More than 90% of the adults consume an average of 200mg of caffeine per day- equivalent of two 6-ounce coffees or five 12-ounce cans of soft drinks. Addiction is possible whenever need for caffeine crosses the line from a pleasant pick-me-up to a daily necessity. 

People can develop a dependence on coffee and other such drinks or caffeinated beverages quite quickly. This is due to the chemical changes that sustained consumption produces in the brain. If someone drinks caffeine regularly, on daily basis, they will develop a tolerance just as in the case of drugs or alcohol. 

-Amey Sawant

References:

Hilliard, J., & Parisi, T. (2021, September 30). Caffeine Addiction And Abuse. Addiction Center. https://www.addictioncenter.com/stimulants/caffeine/