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Caffeine Is it really safe? Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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Caffeine facts Caffeine is a drug! › It is a stimulant Caffeine is the most widely used drug in the world › 85% of Americans use it every day Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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What four places does caffeine naturally come from? Kola nuts Cacao seeds Coffee beans Tea leaves Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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Taken in small amounts the benefits are: More energy Concentrate longer Ease headaches Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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Taken in large amounts the negative effects of caffeine are: Anxious Irritable Harder to sleep Increase pulse rate Increase blood pressure Heart problems Kidneys produce more urine Dehydration Weight gain Addictive Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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What are some items that contain caffeine? Coffee Decaf coffee Hot tea Iced tea Some sodas Chocolate Hot chocolate Energy drinks Energy shots New things that have added caffeine: › Water Joe › Gum › Mints › Candy bars › Breath strips Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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Caffeine Tolerance Regular caffeine users build up a tolerance to caffeine. If there is an increase in tolerance for caffeine, what does the user need to do to get that “high/buzz” from the caffeine? › Drink more Excessive caffeine use can lead to caffeine addiction Created by Nicole Thompson, Health educator, April 2012
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Withdrawal from caffeine addiction Cold turkey To stop the use of an addicted drug without weaning or tapering off. Withdrawal symptoms of caffeine: › Headache › Sleeplessness › Shaking/jittery › Irritable/crabby
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