Caffeine Addiction

Effects of Caffeine

100

True or false: Caffeine affects both the mind and the body.

True

200

How many cups of coffee is considered too much caffeine per day?

4 to 7 cups

300

What part of the body does caffeine affect to feel alert and energized?

The Central Nervous System (brain, spinal cord, and nerves).

400

What are some negative effects of caffeine?

Increased heart rate, anxiety, depression, difficulty sleeping, headaches, tremors, frequent urination, nervousness, nausea, and vomiting.

Prevalence and Culture

100

Which country consumes the greatest amount of coffee by weight?

The United States consumed roughly 931 kilotons or over 2 billion pounds of coffee in 1995.

200

Of the groups non-Hispanic Whites, non-Hispanic Blacks, and all Hispanics in the U.S., which consumes the greatest amount of caffeine?

non-Hispanic Whites consume on average roughly 215mg per day.

300

Which age group in the United States is the most caffeinated?

Caffeine consumption peaks in the 50-59 age range.

400

What are the most caffeinated countries in the world?

Finland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway tend to consume nearly 400mg of caffeine daily mostly from coffee.

Caffeine Related Disorders

100

In the DSM-IV-TR caffeine related disorders are classified under what kind of disorders?

Substance related disorders

200

The DSM-IV-TR specifies 4 Caffeine related disorders. Name two:

Caffeine intoxication, caffeine-induced anxiety disorder, caffeine-induced sleep disorder, and caffeine-related disorder not otherwise specified.

300

It is important to remember that the symptoms of caffeine intoxication are easy to confuse with those of an anxiety disorder.To meet criteria for caffeine intoxication a person must develop five or more of the 12 symptoms. Name 3 symptoms:

-restlessness -nervousness -excitement -insomnia -flushed face -increased urinary output - gastrointestinal disturbance - muscle twitching - talking or thinking in a rambling matter - speeded up heart beat or disturbances in heart beat - period of inexhaustibility - psycho-motor agitation

400

Caffeine Withdrawal typically appears within 12 to 24 hours after abstaining from coffee. What are some of the signs of caffeine withdrawal?

~ Headache ~ Lethargy ~ Depressed mood ~ Nausea ~ Vomiting ~ Muscle pain and stiffness

Quitting The Habit

100

What is the most successful way in which one can stop their caffeine addiction?

The most successful way is slowing weaning oneself off caffeine, because stopping cold turkey can bring on much stronger and faster effects of caffeine withdrawal

200

Brewed coffee has twice as much caffeine as instant coffee? True or False

True Brewed coffee, 8-oz cup: 135–150 mg, Instant coffee, 8-oz cup: 95 mg, Tea brewed from leaves or bag, 8-oz cup: 50 mg, Root beer, 8-oz glass: 16 mg,

300

A study that surveyed 94 people averaging 400mg (3-4 cups of brewed coffee) of caffeine, what percent had previously tried to quite their caffeine addiction?

88% percent reported at least one past serious attempt to quit or reduce caffeine

400

What are some of the most common reasons why health professionals advise addicted patients to lower or stop their consumption?

Cardiovascular problems, fibrocystic breast disease, pregnancy, anxiety, headaches, urinary problems, gastric problems, hypoglycemia, and sleep difficulties.

500

What are some of the most common reasons why health professionals advise addicted patients to lower or stop their consumption?

Cardiovascular problems, fibrocystic breast disease, pregnancy, anxiety, headaches, urinary problems, gastric problems, hypoglycemia, and sleep difficulties.