Caffeine Addiction: not so sacred

Caffeine addiction is when you consume so much caffeine that your body is expecting it all of the time. Some people can become slightly "addicted" to caffeine within less than a week of drinking just 1-2 cups of coffee while others may require larger doses.

Caffeine is a drug naturally created within leaves and seeds of many common plants. Caffeine addiction occurs in part because this drug is the most widely used and abused. The drug itself belongs to a group of stimulants called xanthines. While most people have to wait 30-60 minutes to feel the effects of caffeine they usually wear off within 5-7 hours after consumption. The 30-60 minute time delay upon feeling it's effects adds to the addictiveness of caffeinated products in general. The quicker the onset of positive experiences associated with a drug the more addicting it usually is. Caffeine products work by stimulating your respiratory system, heart, and nervous system.