might as well be speed or any other sort of dope. Why is everyone so proud of being an addict?
My old preacher used to preach the same. He wasn't even a Jehovah's (false) Witness.
I was into nutrition, but even more so now.
Also the most non drug person in my family and friends. No Rx. Most people over fifty are on too many drugs. It's the modern american way, but I never claimed to be THAT patriotic.π
I could tell that some people have more addictive traits than others for various reasons. I enjoy coffee and the mild adrenal boost to kick myself and it helps me learn more as I study in the AM.
I didn't have any for two weeks. No big deal. Worse I've had was a mild headache in the past for a morning.
Health concerns for some are :
1. Dehydration. People don't drink enough water. Add coffee, you need even more, but tend to drink less. Must condition self to water...as required.
2. Pesticides. I don't douse my food with raid, and don't ask anyone to do it while I'm not looking. Farmers spray coffee beans more than many other crops. Avoid cancer. Buy single source organic, drink water and do #2, 3xday.
3. Can affect blood pressure and adrenals adversely in some. High BP.....stop ALL caffeine before taking dangerous Rx. See if it works is what I suggest to family. Sleep....go off and see if that works. Beats drugs that can ruin a life. Some psychiatric drugs Rx for sleep can cause suicide and other psychotic behavior.
4. Some get hyperactive. I wish this was my problemo, because I like high energy.
Interesting enough, some parents of hyper children give them coffee to drink as a safe alternative to serious amphetamines. Those damned drugs shrink kids brains, delay development, make them so stoned they can't walk a straight line or function. One of my students, 12 yo, could not tie his shoes after being in special education all of his life. He came to class drunk on some lousy pediatritions Rx, so his parents could "handle it". The rest can wait or that rabbit trail gets too late.