By : Macey Blosser

What does too much caffeine so to you?

• Causes bone loss

• Effects bone metabolism

• Stimulates the central nervous system

• Abnormal heart rhythms

• Insomnia

• Nervousness

• Restlessness • Irritability • Nausea or other

gastrointestinal problems

• Fast or irregular heartbeat

• Muscle tremors • Headaches • Anxiety

Short term affects•Increase in energy

•High blood pressure

•High body temperature

•Increased metabolism

•Decreases depth of sleep

•Causes dehydration

•Nervousness

•Headaches

Withdrawal affects!

Even though caffeine is a mild drug the withdrawal symptoms can bad! Some of the withdrawal affects are…

•Headaches

• mood swings

•extreme fatigue

•Nausea

•loss of appetite

•bad concentration

•Confusion

•very poor memory

Long term affects

• Upset stomach

• Lack of sleep

• Depression

• Anxiety

How many people use this drug?

• 85% of adults in the U.S.

What is caffeine found in?

How do you know if you are a caffeine addict?

Well if you think someone is a caffeine addict you can ask them these questions!

~Do you consume more than two caffeinated beverages daily? ~Do you have high levels of energy, followed by a sudden drop of energy? ~Do you experience frequent headaches or muscle tension? ~Do you suffer from insomnia? ~Do you have ulcers, heartburn, or other gastrointestinal problems? ~Do you feel dehydrated? ~Do your eyes feel heavy?

•http://wellness.uwsp.edu•http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/52097/caffeine_addiction_the_short_and_long.html•http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/NU00600

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