INTRODUCTION
Caffeine is the most widely used psychoactive substance in the world. Most of the caffeine consumed comes from dietary sources such as coffee, tea, cola drinks, and chocolate. The most notable behavioral effects of caffeine occur after low to moderate doses (50 to 300 mg) and…
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Is Caffeine a Substance of Abuse?
Although caffeine is not normally associated with the compulsive drug-taking patterns seen in severe alcoholics or individuals dependent on cocaine or opiates, physicians occasionally encounter patients who persist in consuming large amounts of coffee or other caffeinated beverages despite…