Caffeine

What is the best remedy for sobrietry?

*Time* is the best remedy. Definitely not coffee or any other substance but water!

Is it alright to drink energy drinks before/during sports?

-Caffeine is a diuretic. This means that is causes the bladder to fill much faster, forcing the person to release a large amount of urine (this may result in dehydration). Exercise causes water loss, which is even worse, since the energy drink already has a diruretic infredient in it. -Exercise speeds up the heart rate, which caffeine does as well. Raising the heartrate too much could be harmful.

What are the symptoms of drinking coffee/taking in caffeine?

1. High blood pressure 2. Increased heart rate 3. Diuretic--> increases excretion of water from the body 4. Insomnia 5. Anxiousness 6. May interfere with teen brain development due to lack of sleep 7. Increases chance of miscarriage 8. Addiction

True or False? It is sometimes ok to mix diluted alcohol with a few ounces of an energy drink that contains a large quantity of caffeine.

False! It is never okay to mix alcohol and energy drinks which contain a large amount of caffeine. They are very dangerous together; together, they cause alertness (from caffeine) mixed with the loss of motor control, reflexes, and reaction time (from the alchohol). Even worse, because there is lack of judgement and impaired thinking, the person does not realize that he or she has had too much and KEEPS DRINKING!!! -Mixing caffeine and alcohol can cause injuries/accidents (2x the rate of alcohol alone) -Dehydration can be caused by caffeine OR alcohol, because they are diuretics, meaning that they cause the victim to need to empty the bladder much more often and release a lot of important fluid.

How much caffeine is acceptable for adults daily?

For adults, about 300 mg. of caffeine per day (equivalent to 3 strong cups of coffee) is acceptable.

How much caffeine is acceptable for teenagers daily?

For teenagers, we should not really exceed 100 mg. of caffeine a day.

What is Four Loko? If you were to take out its contents of caffeine, what would uou see about its amount of alcohol/reselling of this container?

Four Loko is basically an energy drink, but it has alcohol as well as ginger iced lea. Y was just being extremely stupid, which Grandma has a big sigh of relief because it is Grandma Thursday.

How much caffeine do American adults consume daily?

In the U.S., about 80% if adults consume caffeine daily.

Are food labels required to list the amount of caffeine in their products?

Not all labels are required to state that there is caffeine in the product, like chocolate milk, green tea, or coffee. ENERGY DRINKS -If sold as food-must give caffeine amounts (ex: redbull) -If sold as a dietary supplement- doesn't have to give amounts (like in 5 hour energy) FOOD -If found naturally in food, doesn't have to give amounts (like caffeine in chocolate, since cocoa beans come will a small quanity of caffeine naturally)

Can caffeine cause withdrawl symptoms?

Yes, caffeine can cause "withdrawal" symptoms in a person if he/she is used to drinking/eating it and suddenly is deprived of the caffeine.

Can caffeine cause insomnia?

Yes, caffeine can cause insomnia if it is taken six hours (or less) before bedtime. Insomnia is described as having extreme difficulty falling or staying asleep. The caffeine stimulates many chemicals in the brain, causing the body to remain awake even if the person desires sleeping.

Is caffeine a drug? If so, what kind?

Yes, caffeine is a drug. It is a stimulant, meaning that after drinking it, the body will feel temporarily more alert and awake.

Is caffeine addictive? Why or why not?

Yes, caffeine is addictive. After continually drinking coffee, people, just like with drugs, become dependent on caffeine to get them through the day, and not only does this make them dependent on the drug, but it makes them eventually become tolerant to the dosage they drink each day.

Can a person build tolerance to caffeine? How?

Yes, people can build tolerance to caffeine, just like people can build a tolerance to cocaine or other drugs. After continued consumption, the brain desires higher and higher levels of caffeine to bring upon the same symptoms and alertness in the consumer as when the person FIRST drank it.