Caffeine By Gabby.F & Vishali.S

Caffeine: (C8H10N4O2) Drug Classification : A Psychoactive Stimulant that allows an energizing boost in Central nervous system. What does it look like? : Physical Form: caffeine is a white crystalline Powdered substance,that’s odorless and tastes bitter. (Street/Slang names (for Coffee): Joe,Java, Brew, GO Juice, Brain Juice, Liquid Energy,Etc…….

Caffeine: Labels/Categories/Terms Caffeine is legal in the U.S and in other Nations, therefore in most cases regarding some of the countries, Caffeine is to be considered illegal. Is Caffeine Illegal or legal?: Club or Designer Drug?: Caffeine is a Designer Drug. Companies that design products like for example, sugary beverages (Soda) and Energy drink containers, are seeking the attention of the younger audience to curiously attempt to trying them. Which now has influence them to keep consuming, And out of that make more profit off. Synthetic Or Organic ?: Caffeine is both. Organic Caffeine: It’s never on it’s own but appears itself in natural vitamins/ methylxanthines Synthetic Caffeine: Normally more of an effective caffeine isolate than what is found inherently occurring in the plant kingdom. In fact both Synthetic and Organic Caffeine that’s absorbed into the body goes at a different rate. In addition, Synthetic is more addictive than organic Caffeine.

Caffeine: Consumption and Effects How caffeine is taken in: Consumed by inhalation & ingestion, sometimes mixed with other drugs. Effects vary based on size, weight, and health, if the person is used to taking it, whether other drugs are also being taken, and the amount taken. Short-term effects: Insomnia, excitement, tachycardia, polyuria, affects the central nervous system and cardiovascular system. Long-term effects: Addiction and dependency, causes toxic effect during pregnancy, can lead to bone loss. Overdose can cause tremors, nausea, fast and irregular heart rate, confusion and panic attacks, and seizures.

Caffeine: The Substance Impact on the community Most widely used drug, because it is legal. Sometimes used with alcohol, which has more dangerous effects Many people use caffeine’s stimulant effect to increase mental performance. The FDA monitors caffeine products to make sure they do not have too much.

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