Caffeine is an addictive drug that can lead to addiction. This is due to caffeine's ability to operate using the same mechanisms that amphetamines, cocaine, and heroin use to stimulate the brain.
Fast Facts:
- Caffeine is the world's most popular drug
- Caffeine content in a cup of coffee is about 75 mg
- Many people feel the effects of caffeine within 30 minutes
- Caffeine is found in soda, tea, coffee, energy drinks, alertness pills
- Coffee or tea during or after meals decreases iron absorption
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