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My Addiction > Addiction Categories > Caffeine Addiction > Caffeine Withdrawal Symptom

Caffeine Withdrawal Symptom


In this Article:
Caffeine Addiction
Effects of Caffeine
Caffeine Dependence
Caffeine Tolerance
Caffeine Withdrawal Symptom
Treatment for Caffeine Addiction
Caffeine Timeline


Caffeine withdrawal results once the user ceases consuming caffeine, which unmasks receptors in the brain that produce these symptoms. Caffeine withdrawal tends to be fairly consistent with those of other drugs, but without the life-threatening severity seen in such drugs as benzodiazepines or alcohol. Caffeine withdrawal symptoms from heavy use typically begin within 24 hours of caffeine cessation and they include:

headaches
fatigue
irritability
anxiety
among many others.

Caffeine withdrawal can persist for up to a week or more and can, for some people, be sufficiently intolerable. Many prefer a return to using caffeine to subdue the effects felt during caffeine withdrawal symptom.


Caffeine Withdrawal Resources


Related Resources

CaffeineDependence.org: Caffeine Withdrawal
FAQ: Caffeine Withdrawal