 Caffeine Addiction, Is Caffeine Really A Drug? |
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 Feb 12 2008, 02:29 PM
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A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 3,753 Joined: 24-July 05 From: In Trouble Again... still? Member No.: 9,787   |
I've switched to Decaffinated. Tastes the same, and I can drink it all day without worrying about my intake. Only thing is that it isn't always available at Cafe's and restaurants...
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Feb 12 2008, 02:40 PM
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Super Member  Group: Members Posts: 208 Joined: 2-August 07 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 47,468 |
mmmm chocolate, yeah I'll take that too lol
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Mar 8 2008, 09:32 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 20 Joined: 6-March 08 From: Outback Oz Member No.: 58,976 |
Yeah it's addictive, (I think nearly everyones agreed on that fact), and it is a potent drug too, (indisputible). I actually drink several (up to 10 or more), cups of instant a day, and if I don't, I get physically ill. Headaches, irritability etc. Should probably stop, but I can't see that happening anytime soon.
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Mar 19 2008, 09:57 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 18-March 08 Member No.: 59,510 |
I am a caffeine addict. I can't go more than about 4 hours without coffee before i start to get headaches and stuff. I don't usually have a very addictive personality, but caffeine has got me. I have probably been drinking coffee for about 10 years now though so it's had time to grab hold. Having said that, caffeine is a drug whether you are hooked or not. I saw a study one time of 5 spiderwebs. 1 was control and the other 4 were spiders hopped up on different drugs. I think they may have been LSD, THC, Caffeine, and i believe Mescaline. Either way, the spider web that seemed to be the least effective was actually the one where the spider was on caffeine. It was crazy!
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Mar 19 2008, 10:15 PM
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Premium Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 189 Joined: 1-February 08 Member No.: 57,183 |
too many things have caffeine. don't know if its really a addiction or a placebo affect/pschological. but caffeine's side effects are worrysome. don't drink caffeine products if your pregnant.
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Mar 21 2008, 09:37 PM
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Member [Level 1] Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 68 Joined: 1-January 08 Member No.: 55,554 |
does any one know a way to try and get away from caffine, i tryed a few times to quit caffine all together and i would get migranes, dizzy & fainting spells, & nausea, on the days i did not have caffine.
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Apr 8 2008, 07:43 PM
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Member [Level 1] Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 50 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 57,874 |
I also get headaches when I haven't had a cup of tea for a while. It's gotten to the point where I have designated tea times in my daily schedule. Is this an addiction or just a pleasure? And if it is an addiction, would it be concidered a healthy addiction since tea is good for your body?
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Apr 8 2008, 10:58 PM
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Trap Grand Marshal Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 1,130 Joined: 19-May 05 From: Mexico Member No.: 7,234 |
It could be a drug, but using it in excess can definitely be bad for you. I drink coffee because I love the taste, specially capuccino, and because it helps me keep myself active and awake while I am at work. I know the best solution for this would be sleep but sometimes you just cant get enough sleep to stay awake and really active at work. Thats why I think it is a drug, since sometimes you drink it for its effects and not only for its taste.
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Apr 8 2008, 11:18 PM
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Privileged Member Group: [HOSTED] Posts: 789 Joined: 23-December 05 Member No.: 16,099 |
Caffeine can be addictive. Yet I dont drink coffee all that often at all, but will admit I do drink it whilst under stress for whichever reason, whether if its work or family reasons I do tend to turn to it as a last resort. But yes, it does seem bad if you do get addicted to it, eg drinking it regularly, which thankfully I dont drink coffee that often.
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