Article: Caffeine, the drug of choice

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(Ka Leo O Hawaii) (U-WIRE) HONOLULU -- But did you know that caffeine is an addictive drug that stimulates the brain and surprisingly shares the same mechanisms as amphetamines, cocaine and heroine?

Admit it. You've used it. We all have.

Caffeine. Some of us need it to sit through those finals, write that 10-page paper, or sit through a lecture. Others just need it.

How wired are you? Amount of caffeine in milligrams per item:

Caffeine pills, 100-200 mg. Espresso (single shot), 100 mg. Coffee (12 oz.), 100 mg. Red Bull (energy drink), 80 mg. Jolt JC (energy drink), 72 mg. Iced Tea (12 oz.),70 mg. Excedrin tablet, 65 mg. Midol Max Strength tablet, 60 mg. Pepsi ...

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