was my body really addicted or what. or maybe im just having a crappy morning. tell me your story about caffeine addiction - i drink diet mountain dew every morning except this one :>(
2006-08-29 04:25:58 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Technically, a drug is a chemical substance used to prevent or cure disease or to enhance a person's physical or mental welfare. In fact, people use caffeine for all of these purposes and caffeine can do all of these things, but usually in a very limited way. Caffeine is the most popular drug in the world. Though caffeine is a chemical used for both medical and nonmedical reasons, most often it is used non-medically for its stimulating effect on mood and behavior. Drugs that are taken to alter mood or change behavior are known as "psychoactive drugs." Heroin, cocaine, marijuana, nicotine, alcohol, and caffeine are all psychoactive drugs. Pure caffeine is a bitter-tasting, white powder that resembles corn- starch. It is moderately soluble in water at body temperature and is easily soluble in boiling water. It was first isolated from coffee in 1820 and from tea in 1827 and given the name "theine." Soon after that, it was recognized that the mood-altering and behavior-altering properties of both coffee and tea came from caffeine. After coffee and tea, the next most important source is soft drinks, and the next, cocoa and chocolate. The final important source is in prescription and over-the-counter drugs. People who regularly consume large amounts of coffee (more than five cups a day) often find their system has adapted to this amount, so that their "tolerance" to the substance increases; the result is that they must increase their intake to have any stimulating effect. Also, if such people go without coffee for some time - as little as a few hours in some cases - they may suffer from withdrawal symptoms, such as fatigue, headaches, and irritability due to their physical and psychological dependence on the drug.
2006-08-29 04:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by EDtherapist 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Similar to my situation when skipping coffee. Caffeine is like nicotine. It is addictive and bad for you. Anyway that is just like a withdrawal symptoms when not having coffee. It will go away after a few days or so.
2006-08-29 04:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by MenudoPie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UGH! I know what you mean! I get kindof cranky when I don't have my morning coffee. But for me what makes me want to punch people is the combination of no caffeine and bad drivers!! Can you say road rage?? LOL ;)
2006-08-29 04:29:58 · answer #3 · answered by Joeygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Man! I can't even communicate on any level until I've had 2 cups of coffee and a shower! I wouldn't even consider leaving the house, but then again...I always have coffee at home and I've learned to ALWAYS have enough time for coffee!
2006-08-29 04:31:46 · answer #4 · answered by *ღ♥۩ THEMIS ۩♥ღ* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do as I do.. go ahead and punch them... No, really, one can become overly addictive to coffee. I am somewhat addicted but not overly. if I do not have my coffee, I am slightly irritated but not overly... Try switching to green tea (a GOOD green tea).. that is what my doctor has recommended
2006-08-29 04:29:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-05 21:33:31 · answer #6 · answered by weddle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Caffeine is a drug. A very addictive drug. You are simply going through withdrawl. A headache is soon to follow....
2006-08-29 04:28:38 · answer #7 · answered by joplinette 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go on have a coffee sounds like you need it :)
2006-08-29 04:28:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you got some serious issues BUDDY... if you worked with me I would punch you...
2006-08-29 04:54:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋