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Article: Caffeine, the drug of choice
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- University Wire
- Article date:
- June 14, 2002
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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 ...