Maybe can go one day a week without it. Can't resist it
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That’s better than me, I can’t go a single day without it or I get headachesComment -
I'm addicted to the Blue Kickstarts.Comment -
I'm addicted to crack cocaineComment -
Count me in. Two cups in the morning and 1 cup in the afternoon.
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It's a serious illness that doesn't get enough attentionComment -
Just finished second of the day haha.Comment -
Coffee
You guys big timers
Try coke replaces coffeeComment -
I'm addicted to HComment -
Hot black tea
Trade one addition for anotherComment -
I'm addicted to PComment -
2 cups in the morn for me and that's it.
What's more addicting than anything is soda. I know guys that will go into mood swings if they don't get their can of Pepsi in them. What's worse is it's bad for your teeth and stomach.
Amazing we don't find these things out until late adulthood.Comment -
Don't even talk to me until I get at least 1 cup inComment -
always remember to have 32oz of water during the coffee binge it will give you more energyComment -
whenever i try to give up soda i get the worst headaches i'm assuming that's what you coffee drinkers get as well it's painfulComment -
Lol
These are not drugs guys
Ease up on the drama
Addicted
To soda
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just made some Peruvian coffee.
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I think I can function just fine without it but it’s all part of the daily routine. Plus I enjoy the taste.Comment -
Do you have a hard time functioning in the morning without a latte or your morning cup of coffee? You’re not alone. According to the FDA, about 80% of adults in the United States drink coffee each day. About 38% of us say we “need” our coffee to get through the workday, but is it just a turn of phrase?
Not exactly.
Coffee contains caffeine. Experts believe that people who drink a lot of caffeine in the form of coffee, cola, energy drinks, or tea, can experience a dependence. If you know anyone who has tried to quit coffee “cold turkey,” you probably know that when someone stops drinking caffeine, he or she is usually grumpy, experiencing headaches and lethargy for a few days.
While unpleasant, these symptoms pale beside addictions to illegal substances such as cocaine. Someone with an addiction to cocaine may spend years in recovery and usually needs professional help to get better. The withdrawal symptoms can be severe and even debilitating.
This difference is one reason why doctors don’t treat caffeine addictions too seriously. Some doctors even question whether caffeine addiction can be classed in the same category as more serious addictions, in part because it does not cause the social and health problems that serious drugs such as cocaine can cause.Comment -
Why is Coffee So Addictive?
Knowing that a coffee dependence is not as serious as a drug addiction can be comforting, but what happens if you can’t go a whole day without reaching for your favorite coffee mug?
The first step is to understand why coffee can become addictive. While most of us think of caffeine as a stimulant, it’s more accurate to say that it works in our body to let stimulants run free. It affects the chemistry of our brain, especially when we drink it often.
When you eat something with caffeine (such as chocolate) or drink coffee, caffeine gets dissolved into your bloodstream. From there, it enters the brain after bursting through the blood-brain barrier. This is not as scary as it sounds — all chemicals that can be dissolved in water and fat-based solutions can take the same path in your body.
Since caffeine is very similar to adenosine, a molecule in our brains, caffeine can function similarly in the brain, blocking off adenosine receptors in the brain cells. This is how caffeine gives us a jolt. Without caffeine blocking things, adenosine in our brains fits into adenosine receptors and sends signals of “you’re tired” to our bodies. With caffeine already in the receptors, the adenosine cannot do its job, and you feel more alert for a few hours.
What happens to the adenosine that’s floating around because the receptors are blocked? Often, it sets off production of adrenaline via the adrenal glands. Since adrenaline is also a stimulant, it can produce a jolt of energy, too. On top of that, with adenosine receptors blocked off, dopamine and other stimulants naturally produced in the body work a little better so you feel a bit of a “boost” with coffee or other forms of caffeine.
So the caffeine in your coffee cup works in two ways:
1) It cuts off the brain and body’s systems for sending the “I’m tired” signal.
2) It encourages stimulants naturally in your body to be released.
Depending on your body, size, age, and health, the caffeine blocks off adenosine receptors for a few hours (four to six hours, usually). As the caffeine gets absorbed and metabolized, the effects wear off.Comment -
No more butts here and just an occasional drink so caffeine has become my drug of choice.Comment -
Coffee’s for closersComment
