Posted by SalArmy4me on August 9, 2001, at 9:02:01
In reply to Re: phenyalanine-DA precursor, posted by afatchic on August 9, 2001, at 7:10:17
There's No Need to Worry About Caffeine Addiction. RN. 61(1):55-56, January 1998:
"A patient of mine who drinks anywhere from five to 10 cups of coffee a day is worried that she has become "addicted" to caffeine. Is that possible?
In a word, No. According to the World Health Organization, caffeine use, in any amount, doesn't result in any physical or social consequences comparable to that of serious drug abuse. When caffeine consumption is abruptly cut off, though, it's not unusual to experience mild side effects. In addition to headaches, these include restlessness and irritability. These can be avoided by gradually decreasing caffeine intake over a few days."
REFERENCE
1. International Food Information Council Foundation. (1997). Everything you need to know about caffeine. Washington, DC: Author. [Context Link]
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